The Power of Volunteering (D)Versión en línea How important is volunteering for the youth in our society? In this passionate talk, Diana Church describes her own personal experiences as a means to demonstrate the fulfilling nature of volunteering and encourage the youth in attendance to contribute to their community. por Małgorzata Książek 1 What's the question Diana Church asks the attendants to ask themselves? Select one or more answers a 1. What do I need to buy to feel great about my life? b 2. Where do I need to go to feel great about my life? c 3. What do I need to do to feel great about my life? 2 Over the last 7 years, Diana Church has worked with: Select one or more answers a 1. Over 3,000 volunteers. b 2. Over 30,000 volunteers. c 3. Over 13,000 volunteers. 3 The medical volunteers end up getting back: Select one or more answers a 1. More than they expected. b 2. Less than they expected. c 3. Exactly what they expected. 4 When Diana Church was in high school, she volunteered: Select one or more answers a 1. To make a difference. b 2. To meet new people. c 3. To gain experience. 5 When Diana Church volunteered in New York City, she was asked to: Select one or more answers a 1. Burn cigarette butts. b 2. Buy cigarettes. c 3. Pick up cigarette butts. 6 Diana Church thinks that young people are the ones who are going to help change the world. Select one or more answers a 1. True b 2. False c 3. Pick up cigarette butts. 7 In Canada, community service hours are an optional requirement for high school graduation. Select one or more answers a 1. True b 2. False c 3. Pick up cigarette butts. 8 Diana Church encourages the attendants to: Select one or more answers a 1. Look for leaders. b 2. Avoid leaders. c 3. Be the leaders. Explanation 3 'That's the power of volunteering!' 4 'Volunteering can help you in your life and your career.' 5 When volunteering, you should ask yourself 'What am I gaining from this experience?' 6 'Being a part of something bigger than yourself is really powerful!' 7 All high school students (Grades 9-12) in the province of Ontario are required to complete 40 hours of community service as a graduation requirement. 8 'You are the leaders of the future!'