Aspire Generation - Aspire to Make a Difference

This lesson explores the concepts of volunteering and community service as well as the benefits of participating in these activities. Through viewing a short online clip and internet research, students will be introduced to La Trobe University’s Aspire Generation, and will explore how they themselves can become positive contributors to their community.

Essential questions:

• What is volunteering?
• What is community service?
• What can I contribute to my local community?
• What skills do volunteering/community service help to develop?