Exodus
In order for students to see that they are needed and can make a difference in the community they need to adventure out and see their community. We have to provide opportunities for students (especially from affluent neighbourhoods) to see that there are a lot of people out there who need help on a regular basis. Take them to visit nursing homes, homeless shelters, hospitals, youth centers, etc. involve them in activities that would give them an insight into how their lives would be different if they lived those lives. We need to make them understand that helping someone is not a chore but an act of kindness. Give students examples from our lives where someone helped us that was not a big thing for them but to us it really helped at the time. They need to realize that a small act of kindness may mean a great deal to someone in need.
In order for students to see that they are needed and can make a difference in the community they need to adventure out and see their community. We have to provide opportunities for students (especially from affluent neighbourhoods) to see that there are a lot of people out there who need help on a regular basis. Take them to visit nursing homes, homeless shelters, hospitals, youth centers, etc. involve them in activities that would give them an insight into how their lives would be different if they lived those lives. We need to make them understand that helping someone is not a chore but an act of kindness. Give students examples from our lives where someone helped us that was not a big thing for them but to us it really helped at the time. They need to realize that a small act of kindness may mean a great deal to someone in need.