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Identify and Connection
On page 5 in the online health book
Being involved in community activities can give you a positive
way of understanding who you are. As a result, you might
come to see yourself as helpful, generous, political or just a
good person in general. -
Skills
Community activities give teenagers the chance to apply the
skills they already have.
Voluntary work and community activities are also great
opportunities to show initiative and develop skills to get a job. -
Self-Confidence, mental health and well being
On page 5 in the online health book
It can be very positive psychologically to have something that
gets you involved, where others expect you to turn up and take
part, and where you’re supported to achieve something as part
of a group -
What I can do
Maybe if I volunteer I can encourage others to do the same thing and help. Or I can get some friends and we go as a group because it's more fun when you have someone by your side while your serving -
Roles Models
On page 4 in the online health book
by getting involved with community activities, you can come
into contact with like-minded peers and positive adult role
models other than your parents. Interacting and cooperating
with other adults encourages you to see the world in different
ways.
