Each activity is matched to an objective. Recommended participants, time frames and modes of instruction are provided. However, an activity recommended for a small group can also be an individual activity. Some activities are suited to more mature audiences. Suggestions for activity adaptations for other audiences, time frames and instructional modes are provided.
All activities are skills-based and provide opportunities for reading, discussion and research.
Before reviewing the activity sets on the following pages, you might want to first read the Activity Outlines. These outlines provide an overview of all the activity sets and can be very useful if you are planning a series of lessons or consecutive sessions. Teachers will find the outlines and planning sheet helpful when developing lesson plans. Managers of volunteer programs, volunteer coordinators, counsellors and facilitators will find the outlines useful for planning orientation or training sessions. Also provided is a sample activity planning sheet and a blank planning sheet.