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Medical Academy. Dedicated to Community Service School Year 2010-2011. What is Volunteering?. Giving of ones time and talent, by choice, to help others in the community. No monetary compensation, grade, or academic credit Wanting to help others and make a difference. Why Volunteer?.
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Medical Academy Dedicated to Community Service School Year 2010-2011
What is Volunteering? • Giving of ones time and talent, by choice, to help others in the community. • No monetary compensation, grade, or academic credit • Wanting to help others and make a difference
Why Volunteer? • Helping others • Giving back to your community • School related benefits: Bright Futures Superintendant’s Diploma of Distinction Walking in White Scholarships Awards
Where should I volunteer? Select a location that meets an identified community service with a public, non-profit agency. The agency should provide a safe, supervised environment and a volunteer job description The duties should be meaningful and provide a service to the community You and your parent/guardian are solely responsible for selecting a community service location
Start Looking! • At school: Clubs, peer tutoring, school events • Church youth programs • City Libraries • Senior Centers • Health Fairs • Youth Organizations • BFMC
Paperwork is important! Youth Partnership agreement MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU START YOUR HOURS!!! Youth Partnership Program Sign in Sheet Youth Partnership Program Student/Parent Guidelines VIPS tips for Student Volunteers booklet