Exploring Nonprofit Career Opportunities

Unit of 2 Lessons
Grade Levels: 
3
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Subjects: 
Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Issue Area: 
Civil society
Focus Question 

 What is the role of nonprofit organizations in the economy and for the common good? 

 

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Unit Overview 

Using the Action Without Borders/Idealist.org website, students become more aware of nonprofit organizations, including job opportunities. They may practice filling out a resume/application, and prepare for a job interview.

Service Experience 
 Students plan a project to serve the needs of a local nonprofit organization.
Lessons in This Unit 
Unit: 
Exploring Nonprofit Career Opportunities
Lesson 2 of 2
Grades: 
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Learners explore the variety of job opportunities available in the nonprofit sector, many of which may use their skills and interests. In the nonprofit sector, the work is meaningful because it focuses on a mission to make change for the better.