He didn't really have all that many friends, and I really don't want that to happen again. I'm thinking about starting a club called "Outreach" or "Christian Outreach" to promote people making friends with others who aren't as outgoing. Any ideas for how I can set this up or what I can do to promote the concept of friendship?
2007-12-05 14:35:24 · 9 answers · asked by music10111 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
It's not always a matter of friends. A few people died back when I was in high school and these things happen sometimes. One girl seemed to be very happy and had a lot of friends but, no one really knew what was going on in her life. It might be a better idea to just try and comfort people affected by the loss.
2007-12-05 14:39:48 · answer #1 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think education is what needs to be done first you need to make sure that students are all on the some page, make sure these students are willing to treat other students a equals, not to torment them from being poor,fat,slow, you need to get the jocks and the popular people on board maybe some kind of a credit in there education for being a great humanitarian. These people notice the kids that are shy and kind of outcast. I can remember walking down the halls at school and just having a basketball player say hi to me made my day. The outreach program is a good idea but you must remember it might take alot for this kids that need help to come there. You might have to developerr a buddy program where you have people kind of help this person develope a little give them a little confidence and companionship nurture them Little bit. . .
2007-12-07 12:14:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's a great idea but if you use Christian in the name of the group you will probably exclude some of the people who need you most.
One of the things you might consider is offering opportunities like a place to meet up with a group to go to an activity. Don't overdo it. Sit near different people at lunch, but keep it to Hi.
This is perhaps a novel idea but if you contact such an organisation as Alcoholics Anonymous, who deal with people in difficulty, they may be able to recommend a mentor for you and your friends.
Keep it simple; the last thing your school needs is another place where people are afraid of being rejected, reasonably or not.
2007-12-06 11:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by thinkingtime 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear about your loss. It is very sad, but it is also very sad to not have any friends. The person problably died of depression. So yes you can do something as a get together type ordeal. Mind you some people may be offended of having religion involved(not me by the way) but some people do so you could make a club stating community service like habitat for humanity. Or ask your counselor or religious leader for ideas. I like that you have a heart for the lonely people. Like i always say, there are angels and there are demons. You fall in the angels category.
I have no friends to by the way and am often depressed, so if i may, may i add you to my friend list?
2007-12-05 17:52:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that your idea sounds great and has really good motives but might not work for a few reasons. If someone is not outgoing, how are you going to get them to join your activities? Another thing, people who don't have friends for the most part because that people don't like them in the first place and that would be really hard to break. I don't mean to be bustin apart your idea cause i really like it i jsut don't think it will work. If you start up a fun activity, only the popular outgoing kids will show up thinking that their being nice and all and trying to help but in reality they aren't doing much. If you really want to try and help those people who aren't really outgoing you have to do it somewhat discreetly because otherwise it will look like your making fun of em. To make a difference you have to talk to some of them during class, randomly sit "near" them at lunch and ask them their opinion on stuff your talking about with friends. One of the best methods to get someone involved is during a school group activity invite them to your group. I'll be honest, i have very few friends and being a guy, their not too great. I love it when a friend invites me to their group for the project, otherwise i feel alone and don't know what to do because nobody really wants me in their group.
All in all, a large scale help like a club won't really work but focus on the small things and really try to make a difference in their day. Trust me if they only talk for even a minute to a person, they will feel awesome. I love what your trying to do and hope it works. Thanks.
2007-12-05 14:52:41 · answer #5 · answered by Adam 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't really have an answer for you, but another question to consider: will these people you "reach out" to admit that they don't have friends? How are they going to come to anything if everyone who sees them go knows they are lonely and don't want to be?
....Good luck with your project! It's a good idea!
2007-12-05 14:45:52 · answer #6 · answered by clare 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very proud of you,wish lot more people think your way and care more. Good luck what your doing.Asked your teacher if she has any good ways bring people to gather.One could try roller skating get together once a week.
2007-12-05 14:48:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
talk to your principal, a favourite teacher,guidance counsellor, or clergy person. they may have some really good ideas and support for you.
2007-12-05 14:40:37 · answer #8 · answered by marca 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Non-Christians need friends, too. It would be more inclusive if the group/club was non-religious.
2007-12-05 14:39:56 · answer #9 · answered by Darth Cheney 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋