Importance of Community Service
Importance Recognized by:
Major Religions
Importance Recognized by: Major Religions Hinduism
Importance Recognized by: Major Religions Hinduism Taoism
Importance Recognized by: Major Religions Hinduism Taoism Buddhism
Importance Recognized by: Major Religions Hinduism Taoism Buddhism Islam
Importance Recognized by: Major Religions Hinduism Taoism Buddhism Islam Judaism
Importance Recognized by: Major Religions Hinduism Taoism Buddhism Islam Judaism Christianity
Importance Recognized by: Major Religions
Importance Recognized by: Major Religions U.S. Government
Importance Recognized by: Major Religions U.S. Government National and Community Service Act of 1990
Who Does Service? What Kind?
65 million Americans (29%)
Who Does Service? What Kind? 65 million Americans (29%) Common Activities
Who Does Service? What Kind? 65 million Americans (29%) Common Activities Coach, referee, tutor, teach or mentor: 35%
Who Does Service? What Kind? 65 million Americans (29%) Common Activities Coach, referee, tutor, teach or mentor: 35% Fundraise or sell items to raise money: 30%
Who Does Service? What Kind? 65 million Americans (29%) Common Activities Coach, referee, tutor, teach or mentor: 35% Fundraise or sell items to raise money: 30% Collect, prepare, distribute or serve food: 26%
Who Does Service? What Kind?
Involvement by State:
Who Does Service? What Kind? Involvement by State: 1. Utah – 48%
Who Does Service? What Kind? Involvement by State: 1. Utah – 48% 21. Connecticut – 31%
Who Does Service? What Kind? Involvement by State: 1. Utah – 48% 21. Connecticut – 31% 51. Nevada – 19%
Psychology’s Role
Miller (1969):
“Psychology as a Means of Promoting Human Welfare” (Presidential Address)
Miller (1969): “Psychology as a Means of Promoting Human Welfare” (Presidential Address) Psychologists are also citizens
Miller (1969): “Psychology as a Means of Promoting Human Welfare” (Presidential Address) Psychologists are also citizens Revolutionary Potential of Psychology?
Miller (1969): “Psychology as a Means of Promoting Human Welfare” (Presidential Address) Psychologists are also citizens Revolutionary Potential of Psychology? Psychology’s Goal?
Miller (1969): “Psychology as a Means of Promoting Human Welfare” (Presidential Address) Psychologists are also citizens Revolutionary Potential of Psychology? Psychology’s Goal? Giving Psychology Away
To Whom?
Giving Psychology Away To Whom? The public
Giving Psychology Away To Whom? The public Non-profits
Giving Psychology Away The Public Encourage service programs (schools etc.) Motivate individuals Non-Profits Perform functions better Recruiting volunteers