Transcript Pictorial Overview of RYS Activities

Service-Learning
RYS is a service-learning program with a special
focus on developing personal leadership and
peacemaking skills. Through living together and
providing altruistic service in a community, we
demonstrate that it is possible for our global
human family to come together in peace for our
mutual well being.
The RYS Education Program
• Orientation
• Serving the community
• Reflection
Orientation
During our first days together, we learn about
RYS and its vision. Get-acquainted activities help
build trust and respect through sharing, creating
an atmosphere of openness, and having fun
together.
Through lectures and activities we learn
communication, team-building, and conflict
resolution skills so we can overcome barriers and
build lasting relationships.
Local people will introduce us to their community
and help us understand their culture and history.
Orientation
Serving the Community
Our service activity will help meet a local need,
and the impact will continue long after we go home.
Whether we are doing familiar tasks or learning
new skills, let us do good work and be safe.
Practice teamwork and share leadership roles.
We will experience civic responsibility and the value
of volunteering. Let us also look for insights into
our various cultures and practice building
relationships that can promote world peace.
Serving the Community
Reflection Periods
We begin each day with morning devotions. During
the day and at the end of our time together, we
reflect on our learning experiences and share
some of these experiences with each other.
The closing reflection also includes an evaluation
of the project and our experiences together. We
value your input.
The process of reflection and introspection helps
empower us to take home what we learn and apply
it in daily life and the challenges we may face.
Reflection Periods
Service-Learning Process
Service-learning involves planning, doing, and
reflecting, both as individuals and as a group.
During the time together, each of us has the
opportunity to plan, carry out our plans, and
review the results.
This service-learning process helps us gain more
from our experience together.
Service-Learning Process
Religious Youth Service
A project of the Universal Peace Federation
http://www.religiousyouthservice.org
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