Discussion

I’m studying and need help with a Political Science question to help me learn.

This week, you are required to post at least 2 separate discussion posts. Post the first discussion by Wednesday evening at 11:59pm. The first post should address the following.

1) What is a volunteer vision statement? How is it different from the organization’s mission statement? Then, pick one of the following 3 organizations and create a volunteer vision statement for that organization. Remember they should be short (between 1-4 sentences). Click on the organization to visit the website and find out more information (if you need it). Make sure you have finished reading chapter 2 of McCurley & Lynch before you begin.

A. Zebra Coalition (Links to an external site.)

The mission of Zebra Coalition® is to foster hope, dignity and self-respect in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and all youth (LGBT+), and to provide them an opportunity to grow up in a safe, healthy and supportive environment. Services Offered: Counseling, Case Management, Housing, Youth Meetups, Financial Support, Community Involvement (Scholars giving back to their community)

B. A (Links to an external site.)Gift for Teaching (Links to an external site.)

Our mission is to improve public school education by providing resources and surplus materials free to teachers for their students in need. Programs Include: A Gift for Music, Pencil Boy Programs, Crafts with Conviction, School smARTS

C. Latino Leadership (Links to an external site.)

Latino Leadership’s mission is to guarantee the welfare of our children by helping to create a model, strong, and vibrant Hispanic community through leadership development and empowerment, education advancement, and economic community development. Programs include: Economic Development (Healthy House, Happy Home, Housing Counseling, Once Loved, Again/Resale Boutique), Health and Education (Santiago & Friends/ Family Center for Autism), and Enrichment Services (LULAC Technology Center, PayDay Lending Campaign)

2) By Saturday at 11:59pm post a response to one other student. In your response, evaluate the volunteer program mission statement that the student has created.

Points –

.75 for your original post.

.25 for responding to at least one other student’s posting.