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CCS1080 Community Volunteerism 1

Introductory · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students examine the role of volunteers in a community, perform as volunteers and evaluate their volunteering experience.
Prerequisite
None

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 explain the role of volunteers in a community

    • 1.1 define volunteerism and altruism

    • 1.2 describe the personal rewards available by volunteering, including:

      • 1.2.1 self-esteem and self-fulfillment

      • 1.2.2 learning and career awareness

      • 1.2.3 employability

      • 1.2.4 enhanced community awareness

      • 1.2.5 career awareness

      • 1.2.6 health and wellness

    • 1.3 justify the essential characteristics of a volunteer, including:

      • 1.3.1 confidentiality/ethics

      • 1.3.2 attendance/punctuality

      • 1.3.3 resource/time management

      • 1.3.4 adherence to rules and regulations

      • 1.3.5 safety

      • 1.3.6 enthusiasm

      • 1.3.7 sense of humour

    • 1.4 outline several volunteer opportunities in a community

    • 1.5 describe societal benefits of volunteerism

    • 1.6 outline the clients’ responsibilities in the volunteering relationship

    • 1.7 describe considerations for personal safety related to volunteering

  • 2 perform as a volunteer in a specific volunteer activity or placement

    • 2.1 choose a suitable community placement that will enhance interests and abilities

    • 2.2 write a job description, outlining the duties and expectations, that meets with the approval of the supervising teacher and client

    • 2.3 perform at least 15 hours of volunteerism in a teacher-approved community locale

  • 3 evaluate personal performance in a specific volunteer activity or placement

    • 3.1 describe experiences and personal reflections related to the volunteering activities

    • 3.2 interview the client to:

      • 3.2.1 evaluate personal performance as a volunteer

      • 3.2.2 identify areas for growth and development as a volunteer

    • 3.3 summarize goals for future volunteering experiences based on personal reflections and interviews with the client

  • 4 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 4.1.1 communicate

      • 4.1.2 manage information

      • 4.1.3 use numbers

      • 4.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 4.2.2 be responsible

      • 4.2.3 be adaptable

      • 4.2.4 learn continuously

      • 4.2.5 work safely

    • 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 4.3.1 work with others

      • 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices

    • 5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

    • 5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices

Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.