What are you going to do for your Term 2 service learning experience? How is this going to go beyond one-sided charity that doesn't build relationships? How will it go beyond your previous experiences, deepen connections, be 'two-sided,' and benefit all involved?
-one-sided
-charity
-volunteering without connecting
What service learning IS
-two-sided
-mutually beneficial
-tied to outcomes
Upcoming Service Opportunities:
MLK Day of Service Opportunities
"Make it a day ON, not a day off"
https://www.hrc.org/events/mlk-day-of-service-in-portland
School
Wednesday, January 17th - Late Start Child Care in the Auditorium from 8:30 - 10:30.
Students can sign up with Finley or e-mail me (strom.alison@gmail.com)
Thank you!
Alison Taylor
Math Tutoring with the 1st + 2nd grade: This is a 2 day per week commitment of either helping out during Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Friday during lunch. See Shannon or Rebecca (room 108) if you want more details for this AWESOME opportunity.
Art Support with Mia
Mia is looking for a small number of students who are willing and available to consistently come help her in the art room in the morning once or twice a week. Check in with Mia if you would like to work with her for service.
Garden
Steph Garden Support - Sign up outside her office door in the back of the auditorium
Cultural Exchange
Saturday, January 13th 12:00 - 4:00
Community
Check out https://www.handsonportland.org/Teen_Volunteering for many different community service opportunities for middle schoolers.
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