Category: Teens-Community & Service
Volunteer with Purpose
Help teens connect service with learning and character. Workshop exercises: 1) Choose a service opportunity. 2) Write what you expect before serving. 3) Participate appropriately. 4) Afterward write what surprised you and what you learned.
Service hours should not become the only motivation; reflection helps deepen empathy.
Be a Good Neighbor
Build everyday community responsibility. Workshop exercises: 1) Learn the name of a neighbor or community member if appropriate. 2) Offer one simple helpful action. 3) Respect privacy and boundaries. 4) Reflect on how small actions build community.
Safety and family rules should guide interactions with unfamiliar adults.
Care for Creation
Connect stewardship with practical environmental responsibility. Workshop exercises: 1) Audit one area of waste at home or school. 2) Choose a realistic reduction action. 3) Practice it for a week. 4) Measure or describe the difference.
Use Genesis stewardship themes without turning environmental action into partisan messaging.
Community Leadership Project