Challenging the Role of a Volunteer and Sharing your Experience

Session Objectives: What to Avoid – Volunteer Stereotypes Challenging the role of a volunteer Why recording your experience is a good idea Ways to record and share your experience Best Examples Benefits to you and others

The role of the volunteer has been disputed due to social media posts such as…

The role of the volunteer has been disputed due to videos such as…

Lattitude Core Competencies Team Working Self-Awareness Adaptability Commitment Communication Cross Cultural Awareness

Why Record your Experience Ways to Record your Experience Share your experience with others Challenge the stereotypes of being a volunteer Keep friends and family updated See how you develop during your placement Memories to look back on Keep in touch with Lattitude in the UK Photos Videos Blogs Video diary – 30 day challenge

Photos, Videos & Blogs - The best examples Louise – currently in Australia!! https://rookerdownunderblog.wordpress.com/

Photos, Videos & Blogs - The best examples http://mysuburbanrebellion.tumblr.com/

Photos, Videos & Blogs - The best examples Ashley and Phoebe in Vietnam

Photos, Videos & Blogs - The best examples Fiji – created by Meghan Rogers

Photos, Videos & Blogs - The best examples

Benefits to You and Others Friends – keep them posted with where you are and what you’re up to Family – stay in touch with them easily You – monitor your personal development during your placement and have something to look back on Lattitude - can help share your experience with people