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Changing Lives, We Are In It Together!
Prepared by:
Regina Bekebrede, Keegan Faulkner, Kevin Jarnagin,
Omar Ochir, & Diane Tolles
SPCH 275
DeVry University
6.25.15
Hurricane Katrina
❑ August 29, 2005
❑ 1,833 deaths
❑ $81 billion in property
damage
“… helping Katrina victims have been a very rewarding time in their lives,” said one volunteer.
Haiti Earthquake❑ January 12, 2010
❑ 200,000 deaths
❑ 300,000 injured
❑ Over 1 million homeless
“There were no operating beds until we arrived.” Dr. Fuller (to the right)
Mission Statement
“To increase the professional development of high school
young professionals through volunteering. “
Our Team
Diana Tolles Career Mentor
10 Years Experience
Regina Bekebrede Community Relations
6 Years Experience
Kevin Jarnagin CEO & IT Professor
12 Years Experience
Keegan Faulkner Job Coach & Veteran 6 Years Experience
Omar Ochir Job Coach
8 Years Experience
❑ Pathway to Employment
❑ Lower Unemployment Rate
❑ 27% More Job Opportunities
Volunteer = Career Opportunities
Networking
❑ Low Commitment, High
Return Activities Will Make
You Better At Your Job
❑ Benefits of Volunteering
❑ Networking
❑ Lead by Example
Networking
❑ Volunteering increases your social networking and
relationship skills
❑ Through networking
❑ Develop your networking social skills
Leadership in Volunteering
Volunteering opens many new promotion opportunities as it teaches skills only available in a
volunteering setting.
“Donating time to a worthy cause can not only benefit society, but also help sharpen your skills as a leader.”
S.J., Hudoba (2014)
Leadership in Volunteering
• The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics states the volunteering rate is only at 25%. A low since 2002.
• S.J. Hudoba (2014)
• Morale building, communication, and persuasion are great skills learned during volunteering
Facilitating Personal Growth
SELF-CONFIDENCE
❑ Going outside of comfort zone
❑ Successfully completing tasks
❑ Having a sense of purpose
Volunteering is nearly impossible to fail!
Variety of Causes to Get Involved With
✓ Nature
✓ Faith Based
✓ Housing
✓ Children
…just to name a few!
Improved Health by Helping Others
✓ Lower Mortality Rates
✓ Reduced Depression
✓ Increased Physical Activity
A Healthier You!
Conclusion of Our Journey
Benefits of Volunteering
❑ Meet New People
❑ Learn New Skills
❑ Personal Growth
Take Action Today!
Please visit us at
www.DYPN.com
Or Call
1-888-CAL-LNOW
References• Arabia 2000. Volunteering does a body good and healthier. (2011)
DeVry Library Database. Retrieved: May 12, 2015
• Chaudoye, G., Cupa, D., Riazuelo, H. (2015). The place of the body in young adults' use of the new technologies: Virtual bodies?. Bulletin Of The Menninger Clinic, 79(2), 174-186. DeVry Library Database
Retrieved : May 12, 2015
• Clukey, L. (2010). Transformative experiences for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita disaster volunteers. Disasters, 34(3), 644-656. doi:10.1111/j.1467- 7717.2010.01162.x
• Di Tommaso, A., Ghertner, R., Nerino, A., Spera, C. (2013) Volunteering as a pathway to employment. Corporation for National & Community Service. Retrieved from: http://www.nationalservice.gov/sites/default/
files/upload/employment_research_report;pdf
• Dietz, N., Grimm, R., Spring, K. (2007). The health benefits of volunteering.
http://www.nationalservice.gov/pdf/07_0506_hbr.pdf
References• Hudoba, S.J. (2014). Volunteering: Key to leadership success. Internal Auditor, 71(2),
72. Retrieved from: DeVry Library Database
• Kemp, G., Saisan, J., Smith, M. (2015). Volunteering and its surprising benefits.
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/work-career/volunteering-and-its-
surprising-benefits.htm
• McCormick, I. (2015). Nurturing Young Leaders. New Zealand Management, 62(3), 14-15.
• Networking for introverts. (2015). Communication Briefings, 34(6), 6.
Retrieved from: DeVry Library Database