Volunteering and Its Benefits

• Employability
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)
• Special Education

Volunteering and Its Benefits

Introduction to Volunteering

Icebreaker activity to engage students and introduce the topic.

What do you already know about volunteering?

Defining Volunteering

Volunteering: Giving your time and skills without receiving monetary payment

Settings for Volunteering

Community centers: Local facilities where people can engage in recreational, educational, and other community activities
Online platforms: Websites or services on the internet where people can find information and opportunities for volunteering
Local voluntary organizations: Non-profit groups that operate within a local area to provide services or support to the community without financial gain

Reasons for Volunteering

Exploring personal, social, professional, and community benefits of volunteering

Benefits of Volunteering

Highlighting personal growth and community impact

Finding and Applying for Volunteer Positions

Teaching students how to find and apply for volunteer opportunities

Event Preparation

Preparing students to attend an event where they meet local voluntary organization representatives

Attending the Meet and Greet Event

Engaging students in a practical experience to connect with local voluntary organizations

Reflection and Wrap-Up

Concluding the lesson with a reflection and discussion on the learning outcomes

Definition List

volunteering: Giving your time and skills without receiving monetary payment
community centers: Local facilities where people can engage in recreational, educational, and other community activities
online platforms: Websites or services on the internet where people can find information and opportunities for volunteering
local voluntary organizations: Non-profit groups that operate within a local area to provide services or support to the community without financial gain

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.