Changing Lives, We Are In It Together!

Prepared by:

Regina Bekebrede, Keegan Faulkner, Kevin Jarnagin,

Omar Ochir, & Diane Tolles

SPCH 275

DeVry University

6.25.15

Hurricane Katrina

❑ August 29, 2005

❑ 1,833 deaths

❑ $81 billion in property

damage

“… helping Katrina victims have been a very rewarding time in their lives,” said one volunteer.

Haiti Earthquake❑ January 12, 2010

❑ 200,000 deaths

❑ 300,000 injured

❑ Over 1 million homeless

“There were no operating beds until we arrived.” Dr. Fuller (to the right)

Mission Statement

“To increase the professional development of high school

young professionals through volunteering. “

Our Team

Diana Tolles Career Mentor

10 Years Experience

Regina Bekebrede Community Relations

6 Years Experience

Kevin Jarnagin CEO & IT Professor

12 Years Experience

Keegan Faulkner Job Coach & Veteran 6 Years Experience

Omar Ochir Job Coach

8 Years Experience

❑ Pathway to Employment

❑ Lower Unemployment Rate

❑ 27% More Job Opportunities

Volunteer = Career Opportunities

Networking

❑ Low Commitment, High

Return Activities Will Make

You Better At Your Job

❑ Benefits of Volunteering

❑ Networking

❑ Lead by Example

Networking

❑ Volunteering increases your social networking and

relationship skills

❑ Through networking

❑ Develop your networking social skills

Leadership in Volunteering

Volunteering opens many new promotion opportunities as it teaches skills only available in a

volunteering setting.

“Donating time to a worthy cause can not only benefit society, but also help sharpen your skills as a leader.”

S.J., Hudoba (2014)

Leadership in Volunteering

• The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics states the volunteering rate is only at 25%. A low since 2002.

• S.J. Hudoba (2014)

• Morale building, communication, and persuasion are great skills learned during volunteering

Facilitating Personal Growth

SELF-CONFIDENCE

❑ Going outside of comfort zone

❑ Successfully completing tasks

❑ Having a sense of purpose

Volunteering is nearly impossible to fail!

Variety of Causes to Get Involved With

✓ Nature

✓ Faith Based

✓ Housing

✓ Children

…just to name a few!

Improved Health by Helping Others

✓ Lower Mortality Rates

✓ Reduced Depression

✓ Increased Physical Activity

A Healthier You!

Conclusion of Our Journey

Benefits of Volunteering

❑ Meet New People

❑ Learn New Skills

❑ Personal Growth

The DYPN Online ToolDYPNFor Young Professionals

Take Action Today!

Please visit us at

www.DYPN.com

Or Call

1-888-CAL-LNOW

References• Arabia 2000. Volunteering does a body good and healthier. (2011)

DeVry Library Database. Retrieved: May 12, 2015

• Chaudoye, G., Cupa, D., Riazuelo, H. (2015). The place of the body in young adults' use of the new technologies: Virtual bodies?. Bulletin Of The Menninger Clinic, 79(2), 174-186. DeVry Library Database

Retrieved : May 12, 2015

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files/upload/employment_research_report;pdf

• Dietz, N., Grimm, R., Spring, K. (2007). The health benefits of volunteering.

http://www.nationalservice.gov/pdf/07_0506_hbr.pdf

References• Hudoba, S.J. (2014). Volunteering: Key to leadership success. Internal Auditor, 71(2),

72. Retrieved from: DeVry Library Database

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http://www.helpguide.org/articles/work-career/volunteering-and-its-

surprising-benefits.htm

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Retrieved from: DeVry Library Database

Thank You!

Dear Professor Celeste Hansen

Better than a thousand days of

diligent study is one day with a

great teacher.

- Japanese Proverb

Thank you for your guidance and leadership.

Your Students <3