Presentation Notes Count Me In COUNT ME IN

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1 Slide 1 COUNT ME IN Are there people in your world that count on you?

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3 Slide 3 BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING When we share our time and talents we: Connect to others Improve lives Solve problems Strengthen communities Transform our own lives 3 The satisfaction of incorporating service into lives and making a difference in the community and country are benefits of volunteering. Ask students to give examples of each of the bulleted items.

4 Slide 4 WORKING WITH EVERYONE 4 What does it take to have a working relationship with others?

5 Slide 5 5 For each word. Why is necessary for working with others?

6 Slide 6 CAN YOU BE COUNTED ON? To hinder the group by: Arguing Being dishonest Gossiping Slacking off Stirring up trouble or To help the group by: Accepting diversity Being honest Contributing Doing more than your share Having a we attitude 6 Why do these habits hinder a group? Ask students for examples. Why do these habits help a group? Ask students for examples.

7 Slide 7 WHAT MAKES YOU COUNT IN YOUR COMMUNITY? 7 Give time for each student to answer.

8 Slide 8 WHAT MAKES YOU COUNT IN YOUR SCHOOL? 8 Give time for students to answer.

9 Slide 9 STAND UP AND BE COUNTED Change Your World 9 How can you change your world for the better? Where can you start to change the world?

10 Slide 10 CAN WE COUNT ON YOU? My American Story (click on link) Image from video 10 Ask the students if the community can count on them. Click on hyperlink to view video: My American Story The My American Story Public Service Campaign features volunteers telling us --in their own words-- how service has changed their lives and strengthened their communities.

11 Slide 11 QUESTIONS? 11 Does anyone have any questions?

12 Slide 12 RESOURCES AND REFERENCES Images: Microsoft Office Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft. Websites: The President's Volunteer Service Award The premier volunteer awards program, encouraging United States citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of the United States through presidential recognition to live a life of service. Volunteer Match.org A website that brings causes and people together YouTube : My American Story The My American Story Public Service Campaign features volunteers telling us --in their own words-- how service has changed their lives and strengthened their communities. 12