1. V OLUNTEERISM & C OMMUNITY S ERVICE Jenna Polzen

2. W HAT IS V OLUNTEERISM ? Volunteering your time and services to those who need it Done through free will Being a good neighbor Making a positive difference in the lives of others

3. T HE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VOLUNTEERING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE 1. Identify a social problem 2. Develop a plan for his or her personal involvement in addressing the social problem Social Problem- Illiteracy & Homeless Youth Plan – various activities to raise money to purchase books for homeless shelters, purchase and deliver the books & read to the children Social Problem- Cancer and other diseases in our society Plan – various activities to raise money to donate to the charity for research Social Problem- Needs of the elderly Plan – work with elderly in hospitals, nursing homes Community Service Steps Examples

4. B ENEFITS Teaches you to be thankful Teaches sacrifice Helps you learn how to treat others Helps you make wise decisions and take action Strengthen the bond between friends and family Teaches you job skills leadership Patience Dedication Tenacity Taking incentive To make a difference!

5. W HAT ’ S THE BIBLE SAY ? Acts 20:35 Isaiah 58:10-11 John 13:34-35 James 2:14-24 Proverbs 28:27 Matthew 25:31-46 Hebrews 13:1-3 Mark 10:45 Ephesians 6:7 Luke 14:12-14 Luke 12:33

6. T HE E ND ! Thanks for watching! Now go make a difference!