229 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review and Assessment Volunteering and Fund-Raising In the fi eld of consumer services, workers help people solve fi nancial and consumer problems. One of the main problems of many charities is that they lack funds or other resources for their cause. They rely on volunteers to help them meet their needs. Think about different charities with which you are familiar. Some of these charities may send donation request cards or hold special events to raise funds for their cause. Other organizations may ask for donations of food, clothing, or other resources they need. There are many ways you can get involved in fund-raising for a charity that interests you. One way you could get involved is to organize a donation drive. Find out what donated items an organization accepts and then set up a place for people to drop off items. Utilize social media to get the word out about your fund-raising efforts. Another way you might help is to volunteer for a walk/run or other event to raise awareness about an issue. You could even set up your own event to raise funds for a charity. For example, if you like to bake, you might run a bake sale. If you are good with math, you could start a tutoring service. Still another way you could help is by asking friends to donate to your cause instead of giving you gifts for your birthday. To explore volunteering and fund-raising opportunities, complete the following: 1. Research at least fi ve charities that interest you to fi nd out how they handle fund-raising. How do they raise awareness for their cause? Do they have special events that you could participate in, such as a walk/run? Do they need donations of certain items? 2. Make note of any fund-raising opportunities that are of special interest to you. Who would you contact to learn more about getting involved? Find out as much information as you can. Then, take the next step and get involved. Lend a Hand 32. CTE career readiness practice Everyone has a stake in protecting the environment. Taking steps as an individual to become more environmentally conscious is a behavior of responsible citizens. From a business standpoint, it may also help a company be more profitable. What actions can businesses take in the workplace to save energy or other resources? 33. CTE career readiness practice In the workplace, environmental awareness is important. Decisions that businesses make could have an impact on social and economic situations in the community. Give an example of a decision that a business might make that would have a positive impact on the community. 34. CTE career readiness practice Clean, pure drinking water is not available to many people in various parts of the world. Identify key areas where this is a problem. What are some cost effective ways to provide clean, pure drinking water? What are the social and economic impacts of countries failing to provide basic water purification for its citizens? Write a report of your findings to share with the class.