Self Organizing - Magnetic Expressions

Overview
Magnets, like bumper stickers, can pack a powerful message in a few words or images. Create magnets with specific educational messages or inspirational themes for a variety of audiences.

Supporting Organizations

Health departments
Hospitals
Schools (clubs)
Local nonprofits
Community centers

Materials

Magnetic strips (can be purchased from craft supply or office supply stores)
Materials to create designs

Instructions

Identify a supporting organization that can verify your volunteer activities and accept your donation of magnets. Each volunteer should complete twenty magnets.
Create magnet designs. These may include inspirational messages, images of service or positive acts, or facts about topics such as the environment.

http://www.india-server.com/news/positive-expressions-are-perceived-more-7951.html
Quotes: Inspiration, Motivation, Success

http://www.heartsandminds.org/quotes/action.htm
http://www.anselm.edu/administration/meeliacenter/quotes/
http://www.inspirational-quotes.info/motivational-quotes.html

Resources: identify local resources and print them out on magnets

http://www.resourcehouse.org/en/dev/cgi-bin/location.asp

Gather materials needed to create designs. Use recycled materials whenever possible.
Create magnets.
Deliver to designated locations.

Reflection
After your volunteer project, it is important to reflect on the experience – to think about what you did, what you learned from it and the impact it had. Here are some suggested activities:

Tell your family and friends about something you learned and if/how you will continue to help others.
Draw a picture, write a poem or create a jingle about the service activity.
Write about your experience on your blog, FaceBook or Twitter.
Write a letter to the editor to discuss your experience and encourage others to serve.
If you’re working with a group of volunteers to do this project, lead a group discussion with questions such as:

Why did you volunteer today?
What did you learn about your community, the topic area, (i.e., the environment) or helping others?
What is one thing you will remember most about this service activity?
How can you continue to make a difference in our community?