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Metro Tech High School by Ms. Klein, Ms. Lane and Ms. Sherman

Metro Tech High School by Ms. Klein, Ms. Lane and Ms. Sherman. What is community service?. Community service is donated (not paid) service or activity that is performed by someone or a group of people for the benefit of the community.

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Metro Tech High School by Ms. Klein, Ms. Lane and Ms. Sherman

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  1. Metro Tech High School by Ms. Klein, Ms. Lane and Ms. Sherman

  2. What is community service? Community service is donated (not paid)service or activity that is performed by someone or a group of people for the benefit of the community.

  3. What are the positive social outcomes of community service for you? • Meet new people • Make a difference • Have fun • Feel better about yourself • Feel an increased sense of community • Increase your productivity • Learn a new skill • Use skills you already have • Give hope to others • Help make others happy • Feel valued and appreciated • Give your life purpose

  4. What are the career and educational benefits of community service? • Opportunities for students to become active, positive contributors to society • Helps students acquire academic skills and knowledge • Studies have shown increases in positive feelings and decreases in depression and stress—“Feel Good” feeling • Improves communication skills • Exposure to diversity, multiculturalism and different ways of thinking • Increase critical and problem solving skills • Opportunities to receive scholarships • College application forms • Employment

  5. What are the Metro Tech Community Service Requirements?

  6. Which activities are NOT community service? • Fundraising for a church or school club • Working for free at a store • Babysitting for free for family • Helping a relative fix a car Community service is helping in the community. It includes not for profit activities BUT not for your family, friends or relatives.

  7. What is Step 1? The first step is to explore what type of community service you want to do. Here are some samples of community service opportunities you can do: • Cleaning a park • Collecting items for charity such as clothes, food, or furniture • Getting involved with Habitat for Humanity • Volunteering at your elementary school • Helping the elderly in nursing homes • Volunteering at the Veterans Hospital • Helping out at a local library by shelving and putting books in order • Tutoring elementary school children • Serving food at a food bank • Help with hands-on activities at the Science Center

  8. What is step 2? You must contact an organization to find the one that fits you. You may also research organizations on the Internet. Here are some ideas to help you. • Arizona Science Center 602 716 2037 • Gallery assistant, class assistant, greeters • Hospice of the Valley 602 530 6900 • Assisting elderly people • Golden Gate Community Center 602 233 0017 • Help with recreation programs for ages 7 and up • Web site: goldengatecenter.org

  9. Step 2 continued • MiFamiliaVota Civic Participation Campaign • 602 263 2024or mifamiliavoter.net • Data entry computer assistants • DUCK (Downtown Urban Community for Kids) • 602 252 8258 • Tutoring, after school program including playing games • Phoenix Public Library • Each branch has their own phone number • www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations.jsp • Shelving books, book sales, tour assistant

  10. Step 2 continued • St. Vincent De Paul • 602 261 6886 • Food bank volunteers needed • Phoenix Veterans Hospital • 602 222 6419 • Assistants for patients, recreation, record keeping, information desk • Arizona Humane Society • 602 997 7585 • Each branch has their own phone number • Must be at least 16, must be able to volunteer 8 hours for six months in a row • http://www.azhumane.org/

  11. Step 2 continued • St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center • 602 406 3020 • Assisting patients and their families • Helping Hands Community Service Club • Metro Tech High School • Mr. Viquesney • Boys & Girls Clubs • http://www.bgcmp.org/clubs.htm • Need to contact the Program Manager at your local club • Need parent permission

  12. Step 2 continued • Elementary schools you can volunteer at: • Cartwright Elementary School (623) 691-4100 • Pueblo del Sol Middle School (602) 455-6900 • Alta E. Butler Middle School (602) 442-2300 • ExcelenciaSchool (602) 220-4270 • Atkinson Middle School (623) 691-1700 • Starlight Park Elementary School (623) 691-4700 • Zito School (602) 442-2500 • Herrera Elementary School (602) 257-3885 • Pan American Charter School (602) 266-3989

  13. What is step 3? • You may be asked to complete an application • We will practice completing a sample application now

  14. What is step 3? • Complete the application as neatly and fully as possible

  15. What is step 4? • You must complete your service and submit a signed volunteer sheet to your CaTe teacher for credit.

  16. Why should YOU volunteer? “Volunteering gave me motivation to continue my studies so I can be someone special. My service helped make me more responsible and mature. Volunteering opens a lot of doors for you. You get interviews for jobs and scholarships because of your dedication.” Metro Tech student Cristal Ramos Arizona Veterans Home Volunteer Award of Honor

  17. What are the most important things you need to get a scholarship or into college? • According to the San Diego Tribune, recruiters and judges look at: • GPA (grade point average) • ACT score (college entrance exam) • Community service activities • Recommendation letters

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