Importance of Community Service Importance Recognized by Importance
Importance of Community Service
Importance Recognized by:
Importance Recognized by: n Major Religions
Importance Recognized by: n Major Religions n Hinduism
Importance Recognized by: n Major Religions n n Hinduism Taoism
Importance Recognized by: n Major Religions n n n Hinduism Taoism Buddhism
Importance Recognized by: n Major Religions n n Hinduism Taoism Buddhism Islam
Importance Recognized by: n Major Religions n n n Hinduism Taoism Buddhism Islam Judaism
Importance Recognized by: n Major Religions n n n Hinduism Taoism Buddhism Islam Judaism Christianity
Importance Recognized by: n Major Religions
Importance Recognized by: n n Major Religions U. S. Government
Importance Recognized by: n n Major Religions U. S. Government n National and Community Service Act of 1990
Who Does Service? What Kind?
Who Does Service? What Kind? n 65 million Americans (29%)
Who Does Service? What Kind? n n 65 million Americans (29%) Common Activities
Who Does Service? What Kind? n n 65 million Americans (29%) Common Activities n Coach, referee, tutor, teach or mentor: 35%
Who Does Service? What Kind? n n 65 million Americans (29%) Common Activities n n Coach, referee, tutor, teach or mentor: 35% Fundraise or sell items to raise money: 30%
Who Does Service? What Kind? n n 65 million Americans (29%) Common Activities n n n Coach, referee, tutor, teach or mentor: 35% Fundraise or sell items to raise money: 30% Collect, prepare, distribute or serve food: 26%
Who Does Service? What Kind?
Who Does Service? What Kind? n Involvement by State:
Who Does Service? What Kind? n Involvement by State: n 1. Utah – 48%
Who Does Service? What Kind? n Involvement by State: n n 1. Utah – 48% 21. Connecticut – 31%
Who Does Service? What Kind? n Involvement by State: n n n 1. Utah – 48% 21. Connecticut – 31% 51. Nevada – 19%
Psychology’s Role
Miller (1969):
Miller (1969): n “Psychology as a Means of Promoting Human Welfare” (Presidential Address)
Miller (1969): n n “Psychology as a Means of Promoting Human Welfare” (Presidential Address) Psychologists are also citizens
Miller (1969): n n n “Psychology as a Means of Promoting Human Welfare” (Presidential Address) Psychologists are also citizens Revolutionary Potential of Psychology?
Miller (1969): n n “Psychology as a Means of Promoting Human Welfare” (Presidential Address) Psychologists are also citizens Revolutionary Potential of Psychology? Psychology’s Goal?
Miller (1969): n n “Psychology as a Means of Promoting Human Welfare” (Presidential Address) Psychologists are also citizens Revolutionary Potential of Psychology? Psychology’s Goal? n Giving Psychology Away
Giving Psychology Away
Giving Psychology Away n To Whom?
Giving Psychology Away n To Whom? n The public
Giving Psychology Away n To Whom? n n The public Non-profits
Giving Psychology Away n The Public n n n Encourage service programs (schools etc. ) Motivate individuals Non-Profits n n Perform functions better Recruiting volunteers
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