Curated OER
You Are All Winners
Coach Tom Goodson has volunteered to help students at a local elementary school for generations. This short shows how volunteering everyday can make a difference. Have your students volunteer together to help a non-profit and then write...
Curated OER
This is for Me
A young man tells how he joined his friends and traveled to New Orleans to help provide aid those suffering from the after-effects of Hurricane Katrina. They tell what it took to get there, what they did there, and what they learned...
Curated OER
Therapeutic Riding Volunteer
For students who have a love of horses becoming a therapeutic riding volunteer may be a perfect fit. This short showcases how therapeutic riding helps both special needs students and horse lovers alike. Students will hear what they would...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 5: Voluntary Associations
Today we explain why people in the United States participate in voluntary associations. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 7: Social Organizations
On today's episode, we discuss the role social organizations play in civic life in the United States.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 8: Service and Business Organizations
On today's episode, we discuss the role service and business organizations play in civic life in the United States. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 20: Self Interest and the Common Good
Today we discuss the link between self-interest and the common good. This episode originally aired in November 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 9: Nongovernmental Organizations
Today, we discuss the role nongovernmental organizations play in American civic life. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: We the People Lesson 30 Part 2: Civic Participation
Civic participation is very important to American democracy. Learn how you can get involved on today's podcast.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Boundaries and Self Care in a Direct Service Career
Ashley describes the challenges of working in a direct service position, and shares advice to avoid burnout. [2:05]