Chrisco Voluntary Work (S001) is an Enrichment Programme Unit for students who are interested in discovering the possibility of personal and spiritual growth as they give of their time, energy and talents to others through voluntary work.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
- appreciate personal growth through giving (rather than just receiving)
- discovering the spiritual dimension in being there for others.
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21st century skills addressed in the unit:
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Persistence
- Leadership
- Social & Cultural awareness
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Duration and frequency of sessions
2 hours every week but it may vary depending on whether it is a group session, a one-to-one session or a session of voluntary work outside or at JC.
Total duration of the EPU
40 hours
Proposed day and time
Initial meetings: Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00
Other meetings and the work itself will be agreed upon on an individual basis.
Marks earned
Maximum marks possibly earned in this EPU: 20 marks
Further details
Students are required to:
- commit themselves to doing voluntary work in various areas
- assist the Chaplaincy in its activities.
For further personal growth students will meet to discover the wealth that voluntary work offers and further discuss its impact on their lives both personally and as active students in our college.
Students themselves will be encouraged to engage in finding ways of promoting voluntary work
Additional benefits
May be used as part of an SOK project subject to the approval of the SOK Coordinator.
Conditions
Registration/Participation fees
No registration/participation fees are required.
EP Coordinator
Fr Jesmond Grech
