The document discusses the relationship between community service, empathy, and altruism. It states that empathy and altruism affect how people feel about community service and service learning. Participating in community service can increase empathy and make people more likely to help those in need. When people feel empathy for others in their community, it can motivate them to perform community service out of a desire to help others.
2. EMPATHY AND ALTRUISM AFFECT THE WAY
PEOPLE FEEL ABOUT COMMUNITY SERVICE AND
SERVICE LEARNING. THE WAY PEOPLE FEEL AFTER
GIVING, WHETHER PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY, IS
A PART OF THE MIND.
4. ALTRUISM
Unselfish concern for the welfare of
others; selflessness.
Altruism is helping behavior that is
motivated by a selfless concern for the
welfare of another person.
http://www.answers.com/topic/altruism
http://www.psychologyandsociety.com/altruismdefinition.html
5. COMMUNITY SERVICE
A service that is performed for the benefit of
the public or its institutions
The practice of ALTRUISM within one’s
community
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_service
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
6. “BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE
IN THE WORLD” -MAHATMA
GHANDI
7. PHILOSOPHERS ON EMPATHY
Compassion
"...our capacity for empathy is the
source of that most precious of all
qualities”- Dalai Lama
Emotions developed cognitive
component
McCarty, Marietta. How Philosophy Can Save Your Life : 10 Ideas That Matter
Most. New York, New York: Penguin Group, 2009. Print.
8. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
“Is your heart right? If your heart isn’t right, fix it
up today”
Fix your heart to feel the pain others do, the feel bad
for them, and to want to help them for an unselfish
reason!
McCarty, Marietta. How Philosophy Can Save Your Life : 10 Ideas That Matter
Most. New York, New York: Penguin Group, 2009. Print.
9. EMPATHY
Understanding and entering into another's feelings
The intellectual identification of the thoughts, feelings, or state of
another person; capacity to understand another person's point of view
or the result of such understanding
Reaching out to the “other” and then opening up to truly understand
each other. Use the empathy symbol to indicate your support for a
world in which we all can get along.
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/empathy
http://www.empathysymbol.com/
10. ALTRUISM AND EMPATHY
Person in need
Unselfish thoughts
Empathy when upset
Reward
http://iwritealot.com/2009/09/06/helping-hand/
Billig, Shelley H. "The effects of service learning." School Administrator. 01 Aug. 2000: 14. eLibrary. Web. 09 Feb. 2011.
http://balancedlifeskills.com/home/tag/feelings
11. EMPATHY AND THE BRAIN
Regions affected when we feel pain, for others’ pain
Reason we feel sorry for them, empathy
Lacking theory of mind
Focus on own emotions
Dewar, Gwen, Ph. D. "Empathy and the Brain." Parenting Science. N.p., 2008. Web. 16 Feb. 2011. <http://www.parentingscience.com/empathy-and-the- brain.html>.
12. EMPATHY AND THE BRAIN
(CONT.)
Empathy leads to us feeling other people’s
emotions second hand
Conduct disorder
Feeling people’s emotions (anger, you lash
out)
Hanson, Rick, Ph. D. "Two Wolves in the Heart: The Evolution Of Empathy and
Aggression, Of “Us” and “Them”." Wise Brain. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2011.
<http://www.wisebrain.org/articles/neurodharma/TwoWolves.pdf>.
13. ALTRUISM AND COMMUNITY
SERVICE
Do something for someone else out of feeling
empathy for them
Marchel, Carol A. "The Path to Altruism in Service-Learning Classes: Big Steps
or A Different Kind of Awkwardness?" Michigan Journal of Community Service
Learning 10 (2003): 15-25. eLibrary. Web. 16 Feb. 2011.
<http://hdl.handle.net/2027/spo.3239521.0010.102 >.
14. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND
EMPATHY
More apt to help
people in need!
westernjournalism.com
devoutministriesonline.org
burkinafasomissions.com trendsupdates.com
philanthromedia.org
Hanson, Rick, Ph. D. "Two Wolves in the Heart: The Evolution Of Empathy and Aggression, Of “Us” and “Them”." nflalumninoca.org
Wise Brain. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2011.
"Laughter Increases Altruism- unselfish concern for the welfare of others."
The Medical News. N.p., 12 Mar. 2007. Web. 17 Feb. 2011.
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15. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND
EMPATHY
More apt to help
people in need!
westernjournalism.com
devoutministriesonline.org
burkinafasomissions.com trendsupdates.com
philanthromedia.org
Hanson, Rick, Ph. D. "Two Wolves in the Heart: The Evolution Of Empathy and Aggression, Of “Us” and “Them”." nflalumninoca.org
Wise Brain. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2011.
"Laughter Increases Altruism- unselfish concern for the welfare of others."
The Medical News. N.p., 12 Mar. 2007. Web. 17 Feb. 2011.
a href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/03/12/22556.aspx%3E" rel="nofollow">http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/03/12/22556.aspx>;.
16. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND
EMPATHY
More apt to help
people in need!
westernjournalism.com
devoutministriesonline.org
burkinafasomissions.com trendsupdates.com
philanthromedia.org
Hanson, Rick, Ph. D. "Two Wolves in the Heart: The Evolution Of Empathy and Aggression, Of “Us” and “Them”." nflalumninoca.org
Wise Brain. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2011.
"Laughter Increases Altruism- unselfish concern for the welfare of others."
The Medical News. N.p., 12 Mar. 2007. Web. 17 Feb. 2011.
a href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/03/12/22556.aspx%3E" rel="nofollow">http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/03/12/22556.aspx>;.
17. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND
EMPATHY
More apt to help
people in need!
westernjournalism.com
devoutministriesonline.org
burkinafasomissions.com trendsupdates.com
philanthromedia.org
Hanson, Rick, Ph. D. "Two Wolves in the Heart: The Evolution Of Empathy and Aggression, Of “Us” and “Them”." nflalumninoca.org
Wise Brain. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2011.
"Laughter Increases Altruism- unselfish concern for the welfare of others."
The Medical News. N.p., 12 Mar. 2007. Web. 17 Feb. 2011.
a href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/03/12/22556.aspx%3E" rel="nofollow">http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/03/12/22556.aspx>;.
18. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND
EMPATHY
More apt to help
people in need!
westernjournalism.com
devoutministriesonline.org
burkinafasomissions.com trendsupdates.com
philanthromedia.org
Hanson, Rick, Ph. D. "Two Wolves in the Heart: The Evolution Of Empathy and Aggression, Of “Us” and “Them”." nflalumninoca.org
Wise Brain. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2011.
"Laughter Increases Altruism- unselfish concern for the welfare of others."
The Medical News. N.p., 12 Mar. 2007. Web. 17 Feb. 2011.
a href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/03/12/22556.aspx%3E" rel="nofollow">http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/03/12/22556.aspx>;.
19. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND
EMPATHY
More apt to help
people in need!
westernjournalism.com
devoutministriesonline.org
burkinafasomissions.com trendsupdates.com
philanthromedia.org
Hanson, Rick, Ph. D. "Two Wolves in the Heart: The Evolution Of Empathy and Aggression, Of “Us” and “Them”." nflalumninoca.org
Wise Brain. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2011.
"Laughter Increases Altruism- unselfish concern for the welfare of others."
The Medical News. N.p., 12 Mar. 2007. Web. 17 Feb. 2011.
a href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/03/12/22556.aspx%3E" rel="nofollow">http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/03/12/22556.aspx>;.
20. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND
EMPATHY
More apt to help
people in need!
westernjournalism.com
devoutministriesonline.org
burkinafasomissions.com trendsupdates.com
philanthromedia.org
Hanson, Rick, Ph. D. "Two Wolves in the Heart: The Evolution Of Empathy and Aggression, Of “Us” and “Them”." nflalumninoca.org
Wise Brain. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2011.
"Laughter Increases Altruism- unselfish concern for the welfare of others."
The Medical News. N.p., 12 Mar. 2007. Web. 17 Feb. 2011.
a href="http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/03/12/22556.aspx%3E" rel="nofollow">http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/03/12/22556.aspx>;.
21. SERVICE-LEARNING IN
SCHOOLS
Teachers feelings toward service
a) not sure what it is
b) think it’s community service
c) think their class is more important, not needed
d) find it very inspirational and one of the greatest
things in education
clker.com
staystellar.wordpress.com
22. COMMUNITY SERVICE IN
SCHOOLS: FEELINGS?
motivating
labor
idealistic
patronizing
youthnoise.com
rondout.k12.ny.us
Marchel, Carol A. "The Path to Altruism in Service-Learning Classes: Big Steps
or A Different Kind of Awkwardness?" Michigan Journal of Community Service
Learning 10 (2003): 15-25. eLibrary. Web. 16 Feb. 2011.
<http://hdl.handle.net/2027/spo.3239521.0010.102 >.
23. HOW COMMUNITY SERVICE
AFFECTS LIVES
Ali, Waqar, Mahesh Panjwani, and Juan Pujadus. “Community Service.” Communityservice.org.Acquia Inc., n.d. Web. 20 Dec. 2010. a rel="nofollow"
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metrolic.com buzzle.com
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24. HOW COMMUNITY SERVICE
AFFECTS LIVES
Ali, Waqar, Mahesh Panjwani, and Juan Pujadus. “Community Service.” Communityservice.org.Acquia Inc., n.d. Web. 20 Dec. 2010. a rel="nofollow"
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25. HOW COMMUNITY SERVICE
AFFECTS LIVES
Ali, Waqar, Mahesh Panjwani, and Juan Pujadus. “Community Service.” Communityservice.org.Acquia Inc., n.d. Web. 20 Dec. 2010. a rel="nofollow"
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26. HOW COMMUNITY SERVICE
AFFECTS LIVES
Ali, Waqar, Mahesh Panjwani, and Juan Pujadus. “Community Service.” Communityservice.org.Acquia Inc., n.d. Web. 20 Dec. 2010. a rel="nofollow"
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27. HOW COMMUNITY SERVICE
AFFECTS LIVES
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28. HOW COMMUNITY SERVICE
AFFECTS LIVES
Ali, Waqar, Mahesh Panjwani, and Juan Pujadus. “Community Service.” Communityservice.org.Acquia Inc., n.d. Web. 20 Dec. 2010. a rel="nofollow"
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29. HOW COMMUNITY SERVICE
AFFECTS LIVES
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30. HOW COMMUNITY SERVICE
AFFECTS LIVES
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31. HOW COMMUNITY SERVICE
AFFECTS LIVES
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32. JOY
“I have never been sure I was right. I have
often been doubtful about the next step. We
can only feel our way as we go on from day
to day. But I thank you all.”- Jane Addams
The thankfulness from other people should bring you
joy
McCarty, Marietta. How Philosophy Can Save Your Life : 10 Ideas That Matter
Most. New York, New York: Penguin Group, 2009. Print.
33. SIMPLICITY
“Life is actually a very simple
matter.”-Charlotte Joko Beck
To enjoy the simplest things that people
do for you
To enjoy the things you can do for other
people
McCarty, Marietta. How Philosophy Can Save Your Life : 10 Ideas That Matter
Most. New York, New York: Penguin Group, 2009. Print.
34. IF LIFE WAS SIMPLE...
Simplicity is living close to the marrow of life
The breath of simple living feels clear and
crisp
McCarty, Marietta. How Philosophy Can Save Your Life : 10 Ideas That Matter
Most. New York, New York: Penguin Group, 2009. Print.
35. HAPPINESS INCREASES
ALTRUISTIC BEHAVIOR
Study had people watch a funny or serious clip, then play an altruistic
game with strangers (giving their money away through a game)
change in moods
generosity
laughter affected the endorphins
Marchel, Carol A. "The Path to Altruism in Service-Learning Classes: Big Steps or A Different Kind of Awkwardness?" Michigan
Journal of Community Service
Learning 10 (2003): 15-25. eLibrary. Web. 16 Feb. 2011. <http://hdl.handle.net/2027/spo.3239521.0010.102 >.
Billig, Shelley H. "The effects of service learning." School Administrator. 01 Aug. 2000: 14. eLibrary. Web. 09 Feb. 2011.
36. HAPPINESS INCREASES
ALTRUISTIC BEHAVIOR
Study had people watch a funny or serious clip, then play an altruistic
game with strangers (giving their money away through a game)
change in moods
generosity
laughter affected the endorphins
Marchel, Carol A. "The Path to Altruism in Service-Learning Classes: Big Steps or A Different Kind of Awkwardness?" Michigan
Journal of Community Service
Learning 10 (2003): 15-25. eLibrary. Web. 16 Feb. 2011. <http://hdl.handle.net/2027/spo.3239521.0010.102 >.
Billig, Shelley H. "The effects of service learning." School Administrator. 01 Aug. 2000: 14. eLibrary. Web. 09 Feb. 2011.
37. HAPPINESS INCREASES
ALTRUISTIC BEHAVIOR
Study had people watch a funny or serious clip, then play an altruistic
game with strangers (giving their money away through a game)
change in moods
generosity
laughter affected the endorphins
Marchel, Carol A. "The Path to Altruism in Service-Learning Classes: Big Steps or A Different Kind of Awkwardness?" Michigan
Journal of Community Service
Learning 10 (2003): 15-25. eLibrary. Web. 16 Feb. 2011. <http://hdl.handle.net/2027/spo.3239521.0010.102 >.
Billig, Shelley H. "The effects of service learning." School Administrator. 01 Aug. 2000: 14. eLibrary. Web. 09 Feb. 2011.
38. HAPPINESS INCREASES
ALTRUISTIC BEHAVIOR
Study had people watch a funny or serious clip, then play an altruistic
game with strangers (giving their money away through a game)
change in moods
generosity
laughter affected the endorphins
Marchel, Carol A. "The Path to Altruism in Service-Learning Classes: Big Steps or A Different Kind of Awkwardness?" Michigan
Journal of Community Service
Learning 10 (2003): 15-25. eLibrary. Web. 16 Feb. 2011. <http://hdl.handle.net/2027/spo.3239521.0010.102 >.
Billig, Shelley H. "The effects of service learning." School Administrator. 01 Aug. 2000: 14. eLibrary. Web. 09 Feb. 2011.
39. "If you share in a heart-felt sorrow, you can
lighten the load of a friend. Sometimes facing
the burden together can mend two broken
hearts in the end." -Wes Fessler
42. CINDY MIKUTA: INTERVIEW
LoveWorks director
Serving and Altruism: “Sometimes it's self serving, or for the
greater good, or even a faith based action or response.“
Serving: ”I know that I am a very selfish person, in my case it's
not altruism, it's more of a faith based response.”
43. WHERE COULD HOPE GO
FROM HERE?
Me: “I can see Love Works being an every day ministry, having service projects for teens after
school, or adults during the evening, and even retired people during the day.”
Cindy:”More of a percentage actively participating on a regular basis. I'd like to see serving go
from something that's convenient to do, to something that's part of their relationship with God
as praying or worshiping. On a mission plan, I'd like to see us funded, and a director position
paid. Branching out to 501C organizations, and the furniture ministry to be it's own
organization. Project Leaders. “
44. Act as if what you do makes a
difference. It does.
-William James
45. SERVICE PROJECTS
Community Service Projects
Raking
Delivering Mattresses
Cleaning Church Building
Moving people into new homes
Cooking food
Tutoring
Visiting Nursing Homes
58. WORKS CITED
Billig, Shelley H. "The effects of service learning." School Administrator. 01 Aug. 2000: 14. eLibrary. Web. 09 Feb. 2011.
Marchel, Carol A. "The Path to Altruism in Service-Learning Classes: Big Steps or A Different Kind of Awkwardness?"
Michigan Journal of Community Service
Learning 10 (2003): 15-25. eLibrary. Web. 16 Feb. 2011. <http://hdl.handle.net/2027/spo.3239521.0010.102 >.
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Skinner and Christopher Chapman. IES National Center for Education Statistics. U.S. Department of Education, 28 Sept.
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59. WORK CITED (CONT.)
GONSALVES, SUSAN. "Connecting Curriculum with Community." Education Digest 76.6 (2011): 56.
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60. WORK CITED (CONT.)
Hanson, Rick, Ph. D. "Two Wolves in the Heart: The Evolution Of
Empathy and Aggression, Of “Us” and “Them”." Wise Brain. N.p., n.d.
Web. 16 Feb. 2011.
<http://www.wisebrain.org/articles/neurodharma/
TwoWolves.pdf>.
"Laughter Increases Altruism- unselfish concern for the welfare of
others."
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<http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/03/12/22556.aspx>.
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