High School - Community Involvement

School-based activities that encourage responsibility to and citizenship within the community

Learner Goal 1

Develop skills to become involved in community.

Indicators

• Identify personal abilities that would be of benefit to organizations within the community.
• Describe how work and community involvement are interrelated.
• Describe ways in which occupational skills and knowledge can be acquired through community involvement.
• Understand the specific opportunities available for community service.

Learner Goal 2

Understand specific opportunities available for community service

Indicators

• Demonstrate skills necessary to aid in specific community projects, both as individuals and groups.
• Participate in community service specifically related to personal career goals.

Suggested Activities

• Community service projects in one of the following areas:
  • Poverty and homelessness
  • Intergenerational events
  • Environmental issues
  • Child-care
  • Cross-age tutoring
  • Substance abuse
  • Health care
  • Fine arts
• Internships relating personal career exploration and community service