Music Tutorial Volunteering

Christopher Bakerwww.musicstudentinfo.com

Definition

1. a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task. "a call for volunteers to act as foster-parents"

Synonyms: a person who freely enrolls for military service rather than being conscripted, especially a member of a force formed by voluntary enrolment and distinct from the regular army.

2. a person who works for an organization without being paid. "the railway is operated solely by volunteers"

Benefits of Volunteering

1. Students brainstorm the benefits of volunteering 10 mins

2. In small groups students feedback benefits of volunteering 10 mins

Benefits of Volunteering

Students Read OutVolunteering has a meaningful, positive impact on your community.

Some Reasons To Volunteer

Learn or develop a new skill • Perfect vehicle to discover something you are good at. • Planning and implementing an event can develop goal setting,

planning and budgeting skills. • Supervising and training other volunteers helps to develop

supervisory and training skills. • These skills that can enhance a career .• Painting a mural or making banners could push you to

discover and art talents. • The possibilities are many.

Be Part Of Your Community

• We sometimes take for granted the community that we live in.

• Volunteering is about helping others and having an impact on people’s wellbeing.

• Way to connect with your community and give a little back?

• As a volunteer, you return to society some of the benefits that society gives you.

Motivation & Sense Of Achievement

• Volunteering is about giving your time, energy and skills freely.

• There is choice involved in volunteering. • You have made a decision to help on your own

accord. • You can make that little corner of the world where

you live just that little bit better.

Boost Career Options

• A survey carried out through Reed showed that 73% of employers would recruit a candidate with volunteering experience over one without.

• 94% of employers believe that volunteering can add to skills.

• 94% of employees who volunteered to learn new skills had benefited either by getting their first job, improving their salary, or being promoted.

New Experiences

• A way to get life experience. • You will experience the real world through hands-on

work. • It is possible to volunteer in developing countries. • You could skydive for charity!!

New Interests & Hobbies

• Volunteering to escape routine.• Find new interests and hobbies.• Can be fun, relaxing and energizing.• Energy and sense of fulfillment can carry over to a

work situation.• You can explore opportunities and expand your

horizons.

Send a signal to your employer, teachers, friends and family• People pay attention to your life outside the

environment in which they have direct contact with you.

• Volunteering reflects a complete picture of you, and gives examples of your commitment, dedication and interests.

Meet a diverse range of people

• Brings a diverse range of people from all backgrounds and walks of life.

• An excellent way to develop interpersonal skills.• Offers networking opportunity. • You develop lasting personal and professional

relationships. • A great way to learn about people from all walks

of life. • You can never tell who you will meet.

Odds & Ends Concepts

• The opposite of all that consumer/greed culture behavior (often equals unhappiness)

• Global transition to heart based consciousness• Happiest people & why?• It makes you truly happy!!• Selfless service• Compassion knows no bounds