volunteering...for gunston middle school students, 2013
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This is for a presentation to Gunston Middle School students about how I came to volunteer in the environmental education field with Cooperative Extension. I present the benefits of volunteering, some volunteer options for teens in Arlington and students participate in a collaborative activityTRANSCRIPT
Volunteering…Mary Van Dyke January 2013
@ Gunston Middle School
…my story
…connects you to others
• Make new friends
• Be part of a group
…is good for you• Increases self-esteem
• Promotes healthy activity
• Helping others helps you
…can enhance your life• Teaches you new skills and builds existing ones
• Provides hands-on experience for college and work
…brings fun and fulfillment
• Explore your interests and passions
• Be there because you want to be!
Identify your interests
• What do you enjoy doing?
• What organizations offer the experience you are looking for?
TO VOLUNTEER SUCCESSFULLY
What are some options in Arlington?
http://bit.ly/VI0AMSsearch teen opportunities
Mary Van [email protected]
571 425 5278
Virginia Cooperative ExtensionVolunteer, 4-H and JMG
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