MINDFUL VOLUNTEERING
Lucille Vitale ─ NYS PTA Vice President
Amany Messieha Dgheim ─ NYS PTA 1
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Vice President
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Does it seem like your volunteer duties often interfere with all of your
other responsibilities? Do you ever feel overwhelmed?
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How full is your plate?!
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This workshop will provide ways to prioritize wellness and practice
the principles of mindfulness while balancing the juggling act of
volunteering and living your personal life.
The practice of paying attention in the present
moment, intentionally and with non-judgment.
The observation of thoughts, emotions and body
states.
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Art therapy
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Meditation
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Martial arts
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Yoga
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Physical activity
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Hobbies
WHAT CAN MINDFULNESS DO FOR US?
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Reduce Stress
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Increase Focus
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Improve Emotion Regulation
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Increase Emotional Intelligence
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Increase Empathy and Respect
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Increase Resilience
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Improve Physical Well-being
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Improve Creativity & Collaboration
TESTIMONIALS FOR MINDFULNESS
“I learned acceptance of my fears and how many
people are similar to me.”
“I learned how important it is to be patient with others
and put myself in their shoes.”
“I learned that having empathy can make a difference
to everyone around you.”
Volunteering:
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Gives us a sense of purpose
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Activates our kindness
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Empowers us to “make a difference”
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Cultivates positive emotions
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Yields happiness and better health
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What are the benefits to me?
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Experience enhances skills
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Commitment proves values
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Connections create opportunities
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Free therapy
Do you ever feel:
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Stressed
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Anxious
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Overwhelmed/overloaded
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Unsatisfied
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Misunderstood
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Under/unappreciated
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Frustrated/angry
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What can I do better?
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Be self-aware
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Be mindful of others
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Delegate
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Learn to say “no”
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Follow your interests/ passion
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Communicate (speak up)
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Choose place and time
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Maintain respect/decorum
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Hold everyone accountable
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What to avoid?
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Focus on PTA’s Mission
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Lucille Vitale ─ NYS PTA Vice President
vpvitale@nyspta.org
Amany Messieha Dgheim ─ NYS PTA 1
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Vice President
1stVP@nyspta.org
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Discover the essence of mindful volunteering, mindfulness practices, and their impact on reducing stress, improving focus, enhancing emotional intelligence, and fostering empathy. Dive into testimonials highlighting the transformative power of mindfulness in volunteer work, while learning about the benefits to individuals and communities. Uncover ways to strike a balance between volunteering and personal well-being through prioritizing wellness and mindfulness principles.
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MINDFUL MINDFUL VOLUNTEERING VOLUNTEERING Lucille Vitale NYS PTA Vice President Amany Messieha Dgheim NYS PTA 1stVice President
MINDFUL VOLUNTEERING Does it seem like your volunteer duties often interfere with all of your other responsibilities? Do you ever feel overwhelmed? How full is your plate?! This workshop will provide ways to prioritize wellness and practice the principles of mindfulness while balancing the juggling act of volunteering and living your personal life.
MINDFULNESS The practice of paying attention in the present moment, intentionally and with non-judgment. The observation of thoughts, emotions and body states.
MINDFULNESS PRACTICES Art therapy Meditation Martial arts Yoga Physical activity Hobbies
WHAT CAN MINDFULNESS DO FOR US? Reduce Stress Increase Focus Improve Emotion Regulation Increase Emotional Intelligence Increase Empathy and Respect Increase Resilience Improve Physical Well-being Improve Creativity & Collaboration
TESTIMONIALS FOR MINDFULNESS I learned acceptance of my fears and how many people are similar to me. I learned how important it is to be patient with others and put myself in their shoes. I learned that having empathy can make a difference to everyone around you.
WHAT IS MINDFUL VOLUNTEERING? Volunteering: Gives us a sense of purpose Activates our kindness Empowers us to make a difference Cultivates positive emotions Yields happiness and better health
MINDFUL VOLUNTEERING BENEFITS What are the benefits to me? Experience enhances skills Commitment proves values Connections create opportunities Free therapy
HOW IS YOUR VOLUNTEERING? Do you ever feel: Stressed Anxious Overwhelmed/overloaded Unsatisfied Misunderstood Under/unappreciated Frustrated/angry
MINDFUL VOLUNTEERING = POSITIVE VOLUNTEERING What can I do better? Be self-aware Be mindful of others Delegate Learn to say no Follow your interests/ passion Communicate (speak up)
MINDFUL VOLUNTEERING = POSITIVE VOLUNTEERING How to disagree without being disagreeable? Choose place and time Maintain respect/decorum Hold everyone accountable What to avoid? Focus on PTA s Mission
CONTACT US CONTACT US Lucille Vitale NYS PTA Vice President vpvitale@nyspta.org Amany Messieha Dgheim NYS PTA 1st Vice President 1stVP@nyspta.org
