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Program Resource Roundup: Consensus and Mission Statements
If giving with intentionality is the destination, then the mission statement is the road map and coming to consensus is the vehicle. Using values exploration, teens are called upon to communicate their personal beliefs with their peers. Throughout the year the mission statement road map will be used, helping the group decide which route will best lead them to their achieve goals. From the start, teens will be challenged with the task to define what matters to them as individuals and how each individual can be represented within the group. As discussions unfold, teens will explore the final items they’d like to “pack” or outline as they discuss and make decisions through consensus. They will build respect, rapport and trust; and while not every item (or value), can fit when packing the car, everyone’s voice has been heard to determine what essentials are needed to reach their collective goal.
Read MoreProgram Resource Round-Up: Jewish Values
It’s never too early to start thinking about how to infuse Jewish values in your teen philanthropy program. Before mission statements, nonprofits and RFP’s come into play, values exploration will help set the tone for the year. Teens will have the opportunity to identify what is important to them and in turn, discover how their personal values may align with Jewish values. This journey will ultimately lead to identifying group values and constructing a mission statement. What is more, with thoughtful and meaningful exploration, Jewish-values will then be present throughout the entire program-year helping to drive the teen experience and decision-making process.
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