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Gaining by Giving

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Community service is a win-win! Scholars discover how to gain valuable career skills through helping others using a lesson about volunteer work. Second in a six-part career and college readiness series, the activities focus on researching local service organizations and understanding the career skills volunteers gain through participation.

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Concepts

volunteering, community service, community helpers, career skills, business skills, life skills, career planning, career readiness, careers, career goals, human needs, charity

Additional Tags

college and career readiness

Instructional Ideas

Ask pupils to describe any previous volunteer work they have done
Invite the leader of a local service organization to speak to the class about the needs of the community

Classroom Considerations

Each student needs a computer with Internet access for research

Pros

The teacher's guide contains printables, step-by-step instructions, and resource links
Individuals gain appreciation for volunteer work and the transferable skills it offers

Cons

None

Common Core

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