I need some ideas about how to explain the concept of outreach and community service to children.?

Question

I am teaching a 4 part class, and while I have service projects for them to do, I need to spend the first day explaining what service is. Also, I am doing this in a church, so any Christian references are welcome. Thanks!

Answer 1

try talking to them by telling the children what u are doing try to make it more interesting so they would get more involved and let them talk to u and see what kind of projects that they would like to do remember always keep them interested by making sure they know that it is a good cause i hope this helps you

Answer 2

I don't know the age of the children you have to teach, however, you could use the Beatitudes, Matthew 5. Or you could also use WWJD? (What Would Jesus Do?)
I have an organization here in the States that works to raise money to help the very poor in a small area of Tanzania, E. Africa. I have spoken at RE classes and schools. I find that by simply showing pictures of the conditions in the area I serve and telling their life's situations, the students I am speaking to start asking questions, which leads into the area of service and caring for our lesser brothers. www.throughourhands.org

Answer 3

It depends upon the age group, but I would suggest that you get some resource material and contacts from the Points of Light Foundation. They have curriculum used nationally at many volunteer centers and other organizations.

Here are some links to help you get started:
http://www.pointsoflight.org
http://www.volunteerresource.org

I work with a volunteer center that provides youth leadership training for teens to start community and other volunteer programs. They use the Points of Light Foundation as one of the main resources for many of their programs.

There are so many ways to make a difference, and you don't necessarily need to have a large scope with some of the projects. You can make a difference within your own community or neighborhood, and it can be a simple as picking up trash, tutoring a child, or helping someone in need.

Good luck with your class!

Answer 4

Use your beliefs on outreach this is something true to you.
Spend a few minutes to allow the children to look the main words of the subject up. What does: community, outreach, need, responsibilty, service mean?

Answer 5

Ok : good choice for you yes join an "Orginization that has a
Group of Volunteers where they'd show Support & Build 1Community for each 1 Child at an time also check with
Church programs" ! tell your students we'd will help all
refer http://www.community.churchoutreach.org