Volunteering...for Gunston Middle School Students, 2013

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This is for a presentation to Gunston Middle School students about how I came to volunteer in the environmental education field with Cooperative Extension. I present the benefits of volunteering, some volunteer options for teens in Arlington and students participate in a collaborative activity

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Volunteering…Mary Van Dyke January 2013

@ Gunston Middle School

…my story

…connects you to others

• Make new friends

• Be part of a group

…is good for you• Increases self-esteem

• Promotes healthy activity

• Helping others helps you

…can enhance your life• Teaches you new skills and builds existing ones

• Provides hands-on experience for college and work

…brings fun and fulfillment

• Explore your interests and passions

• Be there because you want to be!

Identify your interests

• What do you enjoy doing?

• What organizations offer the experience you are looking for?

TO VOLUNTEER SUCCESSFULLY

What are some options in Arlington?

http://bit.ly/VI0AMSsearch teen opportunities

Mary Van Dykemaryvandyke4@gmail.com

571 425 5278

Virginia Cooperative ExtensionVolunteer, 4-H and JMG

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