In part 1 of this blog post, I discussed five of my reasons why you should want to get students involved in community service. But how do you get students to be involved in service to others? Here are five ways that have worked for me:
I believe there are five reasons why you should want to involve your students in community service and five ways that you can implement community service into your student leadership programs. Part 1 of this blog post addresses the “whys” – the “hows” are covered in Part 2.
For the past 23 consecutive years they have run commercial during the Super Bowl…but not this year. In a decision that gives me hope, they are instead doing a social-media campaign to promote its “Pepsi Refresh” initiative.
This blog is not about any of those programs, but, rather, about what I did on my “off” day in Cleveland on Thursday, September 10. It was really awesome for me to be called on to serve and to dive in and do it and have fun. I believe that service to others is one of the most valuable things we can do.
Now that the Serve America Act has been passed does it mean scholarships in exchange for community service? That’s what the president has promised. Is it a good idea? Will it work? What do you think that will mean to you?
VIDEO: Obama Calls For Renewed Spirit Of National Service
Last year, I was dedicated to watching the presidential debates, avoiding the news and making an informed decision for myself. In the middle of it all I was pleased with the ‘time out’ both candidates took to turn the country’s focus to community service. I’m no longer interested in sitting on someone’s board and want to do something much more fun and interactive. Any suggestions?
Community Service on our College Campuses – President Barak Obama calls for each of us to get involved in community service as a way to usher our nation through thee trying times. In support of that initiative, I help student organizations plan and execute service projects that have lasting effect. In this blog let’s discuss and learn the practicalities of fundraising and volunteer work. I guarantee you’ll walk away some great tools for success. I invite your school, club or organization to get involved in the conversation.
