Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Emily Holloway
Table of Contents
Thank You ............................................................... Page 1 Introduction .............................................................. Page 2 Springbank One Village ........................................... Page 4 Statements From Students and Teachers .................. Page 6 Friendships and Positive Relationships ..................... Page 8 Perspective and Appreciation .................................. Page 10 Creativity and Imagination .................................... Page 12 Responsibility and Commitment ............................ Page 14 Compassion and Empathy ..................................... Page 16 Choices and Values ................................................ Page 18 Participation and Cooperation ............................... Page 20 Purpose and Passion ............................................... Page 22 Leadership and Initiative ........................................ Page 24 Courage and Faith ................................................. Page 26 Determination and Perseverance ............................ Page 28 Organization and Work Ethic ................................ Page 30 Inspiration and Empowerment ............................... Page 32 Education and Awareness ....................................... Page 34 Altruism and Kindness ............................................ Page 36 Self-Awareness and Growth .................................... Page 38 Impact on Future Society ........................................ Page 40
Thank You
Models
Alison Baker, Kelsey Blashyn, Lindsay Booy, Alexa Dever, Alex Dye, Hailey Gahan, Bronwyn Johansen, Christeen Johnson, Coreena Koschewski, Christie Lewington, Emily Martin, Kelly Melrose, Lauren Menzies, Hannah Rosen, Megan Smith, Becky Staden, Kylie Strate, Nikki Wills
Quotes
Gemma Bateman, Andrew Fawcett, Bronwyn Johansen, Christeen Johnson, Cole Mercuur, Kaycee Morison, Megan Smith, Becky Staden, Lachlan Stoness, Lucy Talman, Mrs. Beingessner
Introduction
It is important for youth to get involved in volunteer programs because it helps change their perspectives and brings light to important issues in society. Not only this, but the skills needed to volunteer and help others are important assets needed to succeed in life. -Kaycee Morison
Volunteering has a positive impact on society no matter what your age or where you live. Even the poorest people can always nd someone who is worse off than themselves, so the ability to volunteer is something that is universally shared. Whether it is raising money to ght poverty in a third world country, collecting food for a local shelter, or planting trees to help the environment, there are countless ways that people can get involved if they choose to do so. I believe that most people are born with a compassion for other humans and a desire to help those in need. As much as we tend to get caught up in out own lives and problems, we cant ignore the fact that we are all human, and all in this together, which is why 85% of Canadians donated to a charity in 2004. Although adults tend to have the most money to give, youth often have the time and the passion necessary in volunteering. The reasons for youth volunteering varies, but whether theyre doing it to get into a university, or because they want to change the world, youth give more than they are given credit for in todays society. In fact, 55% of Canadians aged 15- 24 were part of a volunteer organization in 2004, which is higher than the 45% of adults who volunteered. In this journal, I will discuss the reasons that so many youth are involved in volunteer activities and the effects that it has on them and on society. Volunteering has an obvious impact on those who are receiving the assistance. However, the impact on the volunteers themselves is just as signicant. Countless aspects of character, especially in youth, are developed through volunteerism, leading to a better society, and ultimately a better world.
keep in mind our ultimate goal of creating a better global village for all of humanity. Springbank Community High School has been partnered with an organization called Free The Children for six years, and has adopted their goal of children helping children through education. One Village projects have included Gotta Get A Goat, Dew The Drop, packing shoeboxes, collecting food items, the Vow of Silence, coffee houses, and many other fundraising and awareness events. Five years ago, One Village adopted the village Salabwek in Kenya through Free The Children, and have been raising money in order to improve the lives of those living there. One of the highlights of my year so far was organizing an event where the founder of Free The Children, Craig Kielburger, came to give a speech. Thats a night I will never forget. Currently, we are hoping to connect with students at the Kisaruni All Girls Secondary School that was built in Kenya. Our goals for this year are to educate others about local, global and environmental issues, enhance the lives of others, and to develop a culture of global awareness at Springbank Community High School.
Why do you think it is important that youth get involved in volunteer programs? Volunteering is something that more teenagers should nd the time to do. It is an experience like no other, one which I cannot even describe. Volunteering provides a sense of self-worth and a feeling that one person can make a difference. Given the time, I think that most teenagers would nd it an inspirational experience, which they would then want to continue doing as often as possible. Lucy Talman What effect do you think youth who volunteer today will have on society in the future? Youth are the next generation and we need to get more youth involved, because the current youth will be the next leaders. Volunteer programs help youth develop as people and give hope that the future will be just as good, if not better. Getting started at a young age will positively affect society because the amount of help an individual can give in a lifetime is enormous. Megan Smith
I have experienced rst-hand the benets of volunteering. A three-month volunteer trip to a foreign land has not only made me into the faithful man I am today, but it also helped me to become more courageous. -Andrew Fawcett
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One Village has provided me with strengthened friendships, and new friendships that will last an eternity. Our similar views and the need to help others have allowed us to consistently volunteer in groups together and to nd new ways to encourage others to volunteer. -Christeen Johnson
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One Village has offered an insight into lives other than my own. It has led me to see the privileges and benets that I have as an individual, such as clean water, a good education, sustainable living, and a good economic quality of life.
-Christeen Johnson
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Participation in the Vow of Silence to raise awareness for the children left without a voice in desolate areas of the world was a great experience. -Cole Mercuur
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Because of One Village, I have learned to stick to a commitment, even when it will take a lot of time or effort. -Lachlan Stoness
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Youth who volunteer have a greater understanding of other people. It builds empathic capability. -Bronwyn Johansen
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My day-to-day life is affected by One Village, because I have learned that it is necessary to make good decisions regarding my future in order to live a happy and successful life. -Kaycee Morison
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We may have all come on different ships, but were in the same boat now.
-Martin Luther King Jr.
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One Village has ignited within me a passion to make a change, and an initiative to continue that change once I have left high school. -Lucy Talman
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One Village has given me leadership opportunities, helping me to really step out of my world and the city I live in to help individuals in another country, individuals who dont have the same basic needs that everybody should have. -Christeen Johnson
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By taking the rst step of faith into the unknown, courage is built, and the reward is priceless. There is no substitute for courage, and there is nothing besides faith that can ll ones heart with fulllment. -Andrew Fawcett
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The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will. -Vince Lombardi
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Almost anybody could write a cheque, but its the work that allows the money to actually change the world. -Cole Mercuur
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One Village gave me a chance to open my eyes to the wonderful people around the world who give back in ways that I couldnt imagine possible, an example being Craig Kielburger. -Cole Mercuur
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At Free The Children, we believe that education provides the highest return of any social investment in the developing world. Together, these projects create a holistic education model, which empowers children and entire communities to break the cycle of poverty for future generations. -Free The Children
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I feel like the actions I make, whether it be through donations or volunteering, are both going towards the betterment of society, which makes me feel more altruistic. -Cole Mercuur
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By engaging in self-testing activities, one gets a sense for who they are as an individual. Getting to know yourself is a life long gift that will continuously reap opportunities to continue to understand who you are. In doing so, faith in ones self prospers, and self-esteem/self-condence overtakes any self-doubt. -Andrew Fawcett
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It is important that youth get involved in volunteer programs because it is good for them to discover early that there is more to world then just themselves in their own little world. It makes an impact on how youth view the world, and makes youth more responsible in their actions. -Christeen Johnson
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