My goal for Newspaper in Media under Voluntary Service Category for teenagers of 14-18 years old is to produce a professional-grade newspaper within 3 months. I will dedicate two hours of research/writing per week, and collaborate with members of my local newspaper team to develop content, edit, and design the newspaper. This goal will enable me to become familiar with all aspects of newspaper production and gain valuable skills in reporting, writing, editing, and design. Furthermore, I will also have the opportunity to learn public relations and marketing skills. Voluntary Service to Other People, Other, Voluntary Serviceread more
Goal for visit Detention Centre / Prison for Voluntary Service to Other People in the 14-18 year old age range over the course of 12 months: To promote a positive attitude towards life in Detention Centres / Prisons amongst 14-18 year olds by leading and organizing 3 group visits to a Detention Centre / Prison to engage with detained individuals, within 12 months. I will actively seek out and engage partnering detention centres and prisons to execute group visits. I will recruit, organize and lead student visits, providing training for each student in advance of each visit. I will practice active listening and work with the staff at the detention centre to ensure the visits are age appropriate. I will also provide follow up support to the students to ensure they felt comfortable and encouraged throughout their visit. Voluntary Service, Voluntary Service to Other People, Ukrainian Buddyread more
Goal: To provide volunteer services to refugees in a crisis within a 3-month period whilst working towards a target of 15 hours of voluntary work every week, with a specific focus on supporting teenagers aged 14-18-year-olds. In order to reach my goal, I will commit to attending orientation sessions, participating in relevant training workshops, and networking with other volunteers to build my experience in this field. Voluntary Service, Voluntary Service to Other People, Visit Detention Centre / Prisonread more
My goal as part of Voluntary Service to Other People is to volunteer with a local charity organization at least 10 hours a month for the next 3 months, to assist those in need in my local community. I will use my skills and resources to help those in need by creating social media campaigns and other online resources to spread awareness about the organization. I will also assist with in-person tasks such as passing out flyers or organizing events for the charity organization. Finally, I will use my communication skills to work with other volunteers and staff members to ensure successful execution of volunteer activities. Voluntary Service, Voluntary Service to Other People, Volunteering in a refugee crisisread more
I will also meet with my trainer once a month to discuss my progress and goals. 1. To increase Czech/Romanian/Slovakian language fluency among teenagers 14-18 years old in voluntary service by completing a full course of fluency within 3 months. I will attend a course twice a week for 2 hours and will practice an additional hour per day, both with native speakers and on my own. Additionally, I will participate in an international project or cultural exchange to further put these skills into practice. 2. To provide volunteer services to other people using Romanian/Slovakian/Czech language within 6 months. I will develop, promote and coordinate a volunteering service project that is available to people from different cultural backgrounds. I will work with the library, the local education department and the civic organization to reach out to those who need assistance of a volunteer, and shall research and collect data from each individual in order to interpret their needs. Befriend and help disadvantaged, Voluntary Service, Voluntary Service to Other Peopleread more
Goal for Help and Befriend elderly in Voluntary Service to Other People under Voluntary Service Category, for teenagers aged 14-18 years old: Within 3 months, I will establish a regular volunteering program with an elderly care organization and commit to at least 3 hours a week. I will develop an empathy-building program, incorporating speaking with and listening to elderly people and playing games that help to keep their mind sharp. By the end of the 3 months, I will report back on my experiences and create a presentation to share with my classmates, detailing the importance of being a good listener and how my volunteering experience has made a difference to an elderly person’s life. Voluntary Service, Voluntary Service to Other People, Czech / Romanian / Slovakian Buddyread more
Goal (for Ukrainian Buddy): To become more proficient in Ukrainian language by signing up for local Ukrainian language classes and/or finding a language partner to practice with, within 6 months. I will practice speaking and writing in Ukrainian for 3 hours every week and complete a beginner’s level course by the end of my 6-month-goal. Additionally, I will look for online resources on Ukrainian culture and attend any cultural activities available in my region. Help and befriend elderly, Voluntary Service, Voluntary Service to Other Peopleread more