Learning and Teaching Guide Module code: 4GK004 Module Title: VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITY Year: 20 credits‚ Year Long‚ 2012-13 Module Leader: Dr Pauline Anderson‚ MC206. P.Anderson@wlv.ac.uk Other Staff: Shirin Housee‚ MC331 S.Housee@wlv.ac.uk Clare Williams‚ MC231 Clare.Williams@wlv.ac.uk Module Description Volunteering in the Community is a community-based learning module which gives students the opportunity
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Community Service Albert Einstein‚ one of the smartest men to ever live‚ is quoted saying “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” This is achieved through striving to uplift those around you with volunteering. Anything from cleaning up garbage to offering companionship to elderly and disabled people is a way to change the world‚ bit by bit. However‚ no single person can change the world on his or her own. There must be a constant effort from all of those that support this belief. Some
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medical topics‚ including paediatrics and oncology. Also working with people of various ages ranging from 80 years old (volunteering at an elderly home) who suffered from a stroke damaging the broca area and cerebellum part of the brain to 12 year year (volunteering at a local primary school teaching years 7s geography) olds who displayed various characteristics and 3 year olds (volunteering at my local primary school) who displayed characteristics of hyperactivity has enabled me to have a deeper understanding
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presence of family made him extremely happy. Many elderly people are not as fortunate to be surrounded by family or good company‚ so I am hoping that my service can bring some happiness. In my experience‚ service
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ethical decisions. I will gain the trust of my patients if they know their best interest is foremost which will lead to patient satisfaction. I believe in helping those who are vulnerable especially the elderly‚ children‚ and the disabled. I will support the underserved populations by volunteering at community based
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Richards 1 Matt Richards Nickl English 1‚ P.5 6 May 2013 The Essence of Life: Kindness “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” (Mark Twain). Kindness is applicable to everyone‚ whether it means to be kind to someone‚ or receive kindness on a daily basis. It reaches out to people. What is kindness? Kindness is what ties the human race together as one. It’s a way of life that benefits everyone in involved. It’s what cheers up a friend after a painstaking day
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absence of the elderly it can be seen as a natural and acceptable way‚ has to why so many of our elderly do withdraw from society and loved
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drugs are the elderly. The population of the seniors has been on the increase as the lifespan
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When caregiving results in resentment and social isolation‚ the risk of depression‚ poor health‚ and abuse (of either the frail person or the caregiver) escalates. Most family members provide adequate care despite the stress. However‚ abuse of the elderly person is likely if the caregiver suffers from emotional problems or substance abuse. Maltreatment ranges from direct physical attack to ongoing emotional neglect. Three distinct elements contribute to the problem: the victim‚ the abuser‚ and the
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For instance a certain elderly‚ C.C.‚ has no qualifications in order to disengage in society. She chooses to continue in life to remain her active role as a mother and active participant in her church duties. She has been an active member of the church ever since she was married
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