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Volunteer Unit Study
by Kym Wright

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As our homeschool children turn into preteens and teens, we see a need to help them learn about the world in preparation for their upcoming lives as adults: hands-on experiences, to see the poverty, the need, and take part in bringing hope and healing. Working with established groups, creating your own, or volunteering individually, there are always opportunities for service. History, people, field trips, and careers. 4th grade & up.
 

How to Use this Unit	12
Kym’s Konstruction Kit	14
Lesson Plans	16
Blank Lesson Plan	24 

VOLUNTEER LESSONS 	27
Concept Web	29
What is a Volunteer?	30
People to Study	31
Volunteer History	33
Why Volunteer?	35
Personal Assessment	39
Organization Research	43
How to Volunteer	45
On the Job	47
Don’t Give Up	51
Creating a Position	53
Form a Group	55
Create a Logo	58
School Credit	62
Resume Builder	67
The Congressional Awards	69
President’s Student Service Awards (PSSA)76

VOLUNTEER BOOK LIST 	80 
VOLUNTEER CONTACT INFORMATION 	83

VOLUNTEER WRITING ASSIGNMENTS APPENDIX 	87
Biography Form	89
Profitable Press Releases	90
Sample Press Release	93
Fashion a Flier	94
Produce a Proposal	96
Write a Resolution	98
Plan a Petition	100
Petition Example	101
Petition Form	102
Personal Assessment Form	103
Survey Savvy	105
Interview Initiation	107
Volunteer Organization Research Form	109
Powerful Public Service Announcements	111
Brilliant Backgrounders	113
Letter to the Editor	116
Volunteer Preparation Form	119
Proficient Picture Captions	121
Letter to a Legislator	123
Creating a Position Form	126
Masterful Media Kits	127
Lively Logos	129
Letterhead Lore	130
Real Resumes	131

CONGRESSIONAL AWARDS 	132
Information	132
Voluntary Public Service Goal Examples	133
Voluntary Public Service Checklist	134
Personal Development Goal Examples	135
Personal Development Checklist	136
Physical Fitness Goal Examples	137
Physical Fitness Checklist	138
Expedition/Exploration Goal Examples	139
Expedition/Exploration Checklist	140
Expedition/Exploration Example	141
Expedition/Exploration Questionnaire	144
Generic Volunteer Record-Keeping Form	146
Generic Volunteer Form, Page Two	147
Generic Volunteer Form, Final Page	148
Congressional Awards: Voluntary Public Service Form
Congressional Awards: Personal Development Form 150
Personal Development Form, Page Two	151
Personal Development Form, Final Page	152
Generic Personal Development Form	153
Congressional Awards: Physical Fitness Form 154
Physical Fitness Form, Page Two	155
Physical Fitness Form, Final Page	156
Generic Physical Fitness Form	157

Record Book: Advisor Information	158
Record Book: Voluntary Public Service	159
Record Book: Personal Development	160
Record Book: Physical Fitness	161
Record Book: Expedition/Exploration	162

PRESIDENT’S STUDENT SERVICE AWARDS 163
Student Tracking Form	163
Award Order Form	164
Award Certification Form 165