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“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever
wasted”
- Aesop
Interested in helping out?
Making a difference?
Gaining Community Involvement Hours to graduate high school?
*
Consider the following:
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Fairlawn Grill
(meal prep, coat check, music, entertainment, etc.)
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30-Hour Famine
and fundraising for World Vision
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Trivia Night
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Earth Day
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Sunday School
helper
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Christmas
pageant
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Writing for
Community Life
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Sunday School
picnic
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Gardening
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Greeting and
Ushering at church services
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Library
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Counting the
collection after the Sunday church service
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Coffee hour
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Nursery and
Toddler room
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Babysitting for
special events
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Scripture
reading at the Sunday service
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Choir
Check out the Volunteer Opportunities
for more ideas
Talk to Dona Slater Minister of
Children and Youth or Eleanor Edwards to get started
* Check with Dona to confirm if "Community
Involvement Hours" are appropriate for a given volunteer activity
Fairlawn Avenue
United Church has a variety ways for teenagers to help others and gain community
initiative hours to graduate. As a young Fairlawn volunteer you will learn
something new, learn about yourself, your community and make a positive
difference in the lives of others.
We know the life
of a teenager is very busy, so we have various volunteer opportunities that will
fit into your active schedule. We also have different areas of volunteering to
choose from such as: administration, fundraising, social events, committee
member, environmental issues, general helper, gardening, greeting, meal service,
library, visiting, social justice, counting money.
Benefits
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Employability skills:
Learn the
skills necessary in the job market, such as communication skills and
interpersonal skills.
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Discover
hidden strength and talents: You may discover a talent you didn't know
you had.
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Personal
benefits:
Develop a
better appreciation for the little things in life. Receive a personal
satisfaction of knowing you made a difference.
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