Assignment Resources Deadline Pre-YPI Survey (Individual: complete survey online) What Do I (Individual: submit Student Resource 1) Student Resource 1: What Do I Value? Student Resource 2: YPI Values Tree Choosing a Team Values Statement and Social (Group: submit Student Resources 4 & 6) Student Resource 4: Our Team’s Values Statement Student Resource 5: Examples Of Vision/Values Statements Student Resource 6: Diamond 9: Choosing a Social Issue Student Resource 3: Social Issues & Social Service Charities Researching Our Social (Group: submit Student Resource 7) Student Resource 7: Researching Our Social Mini-presentation on Social Issue (Group: deliver Student Resource 9: Social Issue
presentation; Individual: submit Student Resource 9; Group: Student Resource 10) – Peer Feedback Form Student Resource 10: Social Issue – Team Reflection Understanding Charities (Individual: submit Student Resource 13) Student Resource 13: Understanding Charities Student Resource 12: Sample Charity Profiles Identify a Shortlist of Charities (Group: submit Student Resource 11) Student Resource 11: Shortlist of Charities Student Resource 8: YPI Grant Criteria Prepare Team Project Timeline (Group: Submit Student Resource 14) Student Resource 14: Prepare a Team Project Timeline Charity Communications: submit Student Resource 15; make an introductory phone call and send a follow-up email message) Student Resource 15: Contact Your Chosen Charity Student Resource 16: Communicating With Charities Presentations
Preparing for Your Charity Visit (Group: submit Student Resource 18) Student Resource 18: Plan for Effective Charity Contact Student Resource 17: Tips for Your Charity Visit Charity Visit (Group: visit chosen charities) Student Resource 17: Tips for Your Charity Visit Charity Communication: (Group: email message to thank charity contact after visit) Student Resource 16: Communicating With Charities Presentation on Charity (Group presentation) Student Resource 19: Tips for Creating Your YPI Presentation Charity Communication: status update (you advanced/did not advance to (Group: email message) Student Resource 16: Communicating With Charities Final Presentation (for those who advance) (Group) Student Resource 19: Tips for Creating Your YPI Presentation Charity Communication: status update (you Student Resource 16: Communicating With Charities
Read through the statements below, and choose the top three statements that are most important to you, as well as the bottom three statements that are least important to you. Use the Values Key on the next page to reveal which values are most and least important to you. A) I believe everyone should have the same opportunities and rights. B) I believe everyone should be allowed to express different ways of living and thinking. C) I believe we should respect an established way of how things have been done. D) I believe people who stand up for their beliefs should be respected and valued. E) I believe it is important to find new and creative ways of doing things. F) I believe it is important to take care of others and help them meet their needs. G) I believe people should be noticed for their efforts and contributions. H) I believe that people should be able to seek personal enjoyment and fulfilment. I) I appreciate people who guide and inspire others. J) I believe it is important for people to feel connected to and by others. K) I believe that people must understand their own ethical code and stay true to themselves at all times. L) I respect and value people who are dedicated and effective at what they set out to do. M) I believe it is important to feel sympathy, care or concern for others. N) I believe it is important to pursue what is fair and morally O) I believe people should have chances to experience progress and advancement. P) I believe that it is important to continually pursue new skills and self-awareness. Q) I believe it is important for people to be able to explore the unknown and to test limits. R) I believe everyone should exercise free will and embrace liberty for others. S) I respect and value people who have the ability to influence others. T) I believe it is important for people to seek connection to a higher purpose. U) I believe it is important to fulfil your commitments. V) I believe it is important to experience close, ongoing relationships with others. W) I believe it is important to participate in activities with groups of people and to feel connected to them. X) I believe it is important for people to voluntarily do what is expected of them. Y) I believe it is important to nurture the relationship you have with your ones, and to spend time with them. Values Key: A) Equality B) Tolerance C) Tradition D) Courage E) Innovation
Together (for Mental Wellbeing) (U.K.) www.together-uk.org Vision: To create a world where everyone can play a part in breaking down barriers that exist through ignorance and lack of understanding, and live their life without prejudice. Core values: Individual-centered and holistic; Choice; Working alongside; Listening, learning and adapting; Valuing and involving; Quality; Future positive Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre (Northern Ireland) Vision: To be recognized as an innovative provider in effecting change towards a fair and inclusive society. Purpose: To promote equality, through supporting the participation and inclusion of all individuals, groups and communities. Values: To deliver sustainable activities and services, through a flexible creative approach on partnership, networking, accountability and leadership. Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul (Scotland) Values: Compassion for those who have special needs Promotion of quality of life for disadvantaged people, placing high value on a safe and welcoming environment Person-centered care for each person in a holistic way, and all that we do is shaped and driven by this aim Equality of opportunity for Service Users/Residents, staff, volunteers and all contributing to our services and a totally inclusive approach to service delivery Respect and value for the richness of diversity Collaboration and partnership working
Student: “Around 45 minutes would be great. If we were able to ask you some questions and have a look around we would really appreciate it.” Charity Representative: “That will be fine. I look forward to meeting you on the 17th. Bye.” Student: “Yes, you too and you very much.” Scenario 2 Charity Representative: Hello Example Charity, James speaking. Student: “Hi I’m calling about this charity thing.” Charity Representative: “Sorry, I don’t understand. Where are you calling from?” Student: “I’m calling from (name of school). We’re this project where we choose a charity to visit and you get a grant maybe.” Charity Representative: “How can I help you?” Student: “We want to come to your charity to, you know, talk.” Charity Representative: “I am afraid I don’t really follow. Perhaps you could call back another time?” Student: “Alright, bye.” How to Leave an Effective Voicemail Charities can be very busy places, and you may have to leave a message clearly stating the purpose of your call, and an appropriate way to be reached, so that they can return your call at a convenient time. These are important things to consider when leaving an appropriate message: Get a specific person’s name or position that you can ask for Use a formal greeting: “Good morning/afternoon” your name and where you are calling from It’s a good idea to say the date and time The purpose of your call A phone number where you can be reached An appropriate time when they can return your call Thank you and formal close And remember, slowly and clearly!
of your community as well. Take a few moments to reflect on these skills and how you plan to put them to use. SKILLS & ASSETS I’VE DEVELOPED THROUGH YPI (check those you have developed and add to the list) Choose one of the skills/assets to the left and describe how you demonstrated or developed this skill/asset through YPI. Confidence Public speaking Creativity Research skills Communication skills Teamwork/collaboration skills Building a persuasive argument Leadership Problem solving Organization skills Critical thinking skills Empathy Self-awareness Community awareness WAYS I CAN APPLY THESE SKILLS & ASSETS FOR PERSONAL GROWTH Add skills and assets, along with my experience with YPI, to my resume Use what I learned and these skills to other classes in school Talk about these skills in a job interview FOR THE BENEFIT OF MY COMMUNITY Continue to be an advocate for the organization I represented in YPI Stand up for an issue that matters to me I COMMIT TO TAKING THE FOLLOWING ACTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF MY COMMUNITY: (this could be a small every-day action or habit, or a commitment to continue helping your YPI charity in a specific way) Citizenship This is about being a part of a community, and how that individual responds to their membership of the community – do they get involved? Do they join clubs or committees? Do they have an opinion in discussions that affect them and their neighbours? Do they do something to impact upon these discussions or problems that might affect their community? Merriam-Webster definition of