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Taking Action in Your Community
17. In small groups, develop lists of ways teens can volunteer in your
local community. Share the lists in class.
18. Choose an organization within your local community that uses
volunteers. Visit the organization and learn more about its history,
goals, and activities. What are the volunteers’ responsibilities? How
many volunteers does the organization have? Is the organization
looking for more volunteers? Would you be willing to volunteer
your time to help this organization? Prepare a brief report of your
experience.
Practicing Career Readiness
19. Writing. Complete an oral history by interviewing a person who
you consider to be a community leader. If you are unable to interview
someone, read one or more articles about community leaders in
your area from reliable Internet or library resources. How does the
information you learned from the interview or reading compare to
information presented by the author of your text? Write a detailed
summary of your interview or reading, describing how responsibility
and leadership skills affected the person’s life.
Linking to FCCLA
20. As you begin your journey of self-improvement,
get involved with the FCCLA Power of One national
program. You will develop skills you can use now and in the future
as you relate to family, friends, and coworkers. Begin with A Better
You and work through all fi ve Power of One units. To get started,
ask your FCCLA adviser for a Power of One Project Sheet and other
required documents. Step up to the next level and apply for national
recognition by completing all fi ve Power of One units. (See your
FCCLA adviser for more information as needed.)