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UPLIFT SUMMER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
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Uplift Summer 2008 Field Trip to Granary Burying Ground
"To lead people, walk beside them ... As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence.
The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate ...
When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves!'" – Lao Tsu (Philosopher of
ancient China)
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Orientation and Training Workshop: Participant Info
Personal Mission, Values, and Goals for summer
Define Your Personal Mission and Values (Contributing Source: CVtips.com)
When you write your personal mission statement you define your main values and
purpose in life. Think of this as your long term goal!
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How you plan to contribute to society?
What do you hope to accomplish?
What is your main skill or best attribute?
Even as a teenager, you can make such a statement because you have lived in a certain
community and have had past successes in some areas of your life. Everyone has certain
principles and rules that cannot be compromised. If you understand what you want, you
will be able to identify opportunities that are compatible with your skills, dreams and
values!
Example:
Melissa, 22, ENC 2009: Business Management
Mission: To understand and participate in community development through service and
leadership in order to develop a fulfilling career in community development, planning, and
public policy.
Values: Strong Work Ethic, Passion, Life-Long Learner
Vera Volunteer, North Quincy High School 2013
Mission (1): To assist summer school teachers in order to see if a teaching career is for me;
(2): To assist in a classroom environment to build positive relationships with elementary
students in order to inspire them to learn and achieve at a higher level.
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Values: Dedication, Hard work, Effort
My Mission: ___________________________________________________
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My Values: ____________________________________________________
Goal Setting (Contributing Source: educationworld.com)
Now, set your short term goals for the summer!! What can you do this summer to achieve
your long term goal, your mission?
Secrets of Goal Setting:
1. Write clear and measurable goals.
2. Create a specific action plan for each goal.
3. Read your goals daily and visualize yourself accomplishing them.
4. Reflect on your progress to see if you are on target.
5. Revise your action plans if needed.
6. Celebrate your accomplishments.
3-5 Goals (Circle the ones you choose to work on this summer or write your own):
1. By the end of the summer, I will have discussed the opportunity of one-on-one
tutoring with Uplift Teachers.
2. By the end of the summer, I will have made every kid in class smile at least once.
3. By the end of the summer, I will have helped 3 kids with their English grammar skills
by helping them on their workbooks and in class.
4. By the end of the summer, I will have assisted an Uplift teacher with some major
organization project.
5. By the end of the summer, I will have led or co-led at least one learning activity or
group game.
6. By the end of the summer, I will have _____________________________
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7. By the end of the summer, I will have _____________________________
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8. By the end of the summer, I will have _____________________________
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9. By the end of the summer, I will have _____________________________
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10. By the end of the summer, I will have _____________________________
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Week 1: Introduction to Leadership
Lao Tsu (Image from: 12manage.com)
Quote of the Week: "To lead people, walk beside them ... As for the best leaders, the people do not notice
their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the
people hate ... When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves!'" – Lao Tsu
(Philosopher of ancient China)
Learning Objectives:
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Define leadership as a process
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Describe traits leaders often possess
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Reflect on past leadership experiences
Defining Leadership
Leadership is a process used by an individual to influence group members toward the
achievement of group goals in which the group members view the influence as legitimate.
What does this definition of leadership mean to you? Do you agree with the definition? Do
you have a different definition of leadership?
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Traits Leaders Often Possess
A trait is a relatively permanent characteristic that doesn’t change as the individual moves
from situation to situation.
List traits you think leaders often posses: (e.g., Persistent, good speaking ability,
perfectionist, task-oriented, self-confident …)
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2. ____________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________
Reflection
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What opportunities have you had in the past to be a leader? What was your experience
like?
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Think about leaders you know. Who are they? What do you they do? Are they good
leaders? What do they do that makes them good leaders? If they are not “good” leaders,
what you do if you were them to be a better leader?
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Week 2: Leadership Behaviors
Shan, the Chinese character for “Compassion” (Image from: theepochtimes.com)
Quote of the Week: “I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These
three are your greatest treasures.” - Lao Tsu
Learning Objectives:
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Introduce five common leadership behavior types
Reflect on information and the past week’s leadership experiences
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Five Common Leadership Behavior Types
Supportive: giving support, especially moral or emotional support (Synonyms: helpful, kind,
loyal, caring, sympathetic, reassuring, compassionate, understanding, encouraging,
empathetic)
Directive: an order or official instruction; providing guidance, giving explicit guidance or
instructions; showing direction, indicating a direction (Synonyms: command, order,
commandment, demand, charge, instruction, mandate, decree)
Participative: taking or having a part or share, as with others (Synonyms: partake, share)
Reward & Punishment: that man receives his just reward for his good deeds and just
payback for his misbehavior
Charismatic: having charisma: possessing great powers of charm or influence (Synonyms:
magnetic, compelling, alluring, fascinating, captivating, charming, appealing)
Reflection
Of the five leadership behaviors, what types do you think you may use as leader and why
do you say that?
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How have you used leadership skills this past week at or outside of the Uplift program?
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Week 3: Supportive Leadership
“Buddies not Bullies” Uplift Bulletin Board, Spring 2010
Quote of the Week: “Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates
profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” Lao Tsu
Learning Objectives:
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Understand Supportive Leadership Behaviors
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Supportive Leadership Behaviors
Supportive Leadership Behavior: Showing concern for comfort and well-being of followers;
demonstrating a considerate, kind, and understanding attitude; being friendly and
informative, and encouraging open, two-way communication and follower development.
Traits: Consideration, Relationship, Orientation, and Concern for people
Supportive leadership behavior works because:
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It satisfy people’s needs to be liked and appreciated by others, to be respected as
capable and valuable, and to be continually improving
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Supportiveness helps keep a group together by promoting unity among members
and keeping individuals from becoming alienated
What are some practical ways you can provide supportive leadership behavior at Uplift?
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Who do you know that utilizes the supportive leadership behavior? How do they use it?
Are they effective? Why or why not?
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How have you used leadership skills this past week at or outside of the Uplift program?
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Week 4: Directive Leadership
Master Shifu from Kung Fu Panda (Image from animebay.net)
Quote of the Week: “Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.” – Lao Tsu
Learning Objectives:
 Understand Directive Leadership Behaviors
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 Reflect on information and last week’s leadership experiences
Directive Leadership
Directive Leadership involves providing guidance and structure for followers, to help them
carry out their tasks & effectively contribute to successful group performance through:
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Planning and Coordinating followers’ work
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Initiating structure
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Task-oriented
Reflection
What are some practical ways you can provide directive leadership behavior at Uplift?
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Who do you know that utilizes the directive leadership behavior? How do they use it? Are
they effective? Why or why not?
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How have you used leadership skills this past week at or outside of the Uplift program?
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Week 5: Participative Leadership
Uplift Family Holiday Party, December 2009, Student Participation
Quote of the Week: “When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete,
everybody will respect you.” – Lao Tsu
Learning Objectives:
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 Understand Participative Leadership Behaviors
 Differentiate among authoritarian, participative, and delegative
 Reflect on information and last week’s leadership experiences
Differentiating (Contributing source: http://www.skagitwatershed.org)
*Although good leaders use all three styles, with one of them normally dominant, bad
leaders tend to stick with one style.
Authoritarian - This style is used when leaders tell their people what they want done and
how they want it accomplished, without getting the advice of their followers. Some of the
appropriate conditions to use it are when you have all the information to solve the
problem, you are short on time, and your people are well motivated. What is not the
authoritarian style is yelling, using demeaning language, and leading by threats and
abusing power by bossing people around.
Participative - This style involves the leader including one or more people in the decision
making process (determining what to do and how to do it). However, the leader maintains
the final decision making authority. This is normally used when you have part of the
information, and your people have other parts. Note that a leader is not expected to know
everything! Using this style is of mutual benefit - it allows them to become part of the
team and allows you to make better decisions.
Delegative - This is not a style to use so that you can blame others when things go wrong,
rather this is a style to be used when you fully trust and have confidence in your people.
Do not be afraid to use it, however, use it wisely!
Reflection
What are some major differences between the three types of leadership behaviors
described above?
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What are some ways you can include the youth, peers, and/or staff you are working with in
decision making?
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How have you used leadership skills this past week at or outside of the Uplift program?
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Week 6: Leader Reward and Punishment Behaviors
Uplift kids eating cookies at Hannaford, Fall 2009
Quote of the Week: “Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good
with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to
those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained.” – Lao Tsu
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Learning Objectives:
 Understand Reward and Punishment Leadership Behaviors
 Reflect on information and last week’s leadership experiences
Reward and Punishment Leadership Behaviors
Reward & Punishment – Tangible/intangible benefits; monetary/praise; notice to improve;
based on performance or whim
“Children learn most of their behaviors by associating them with consequences. Pleasant
consequences (rewards) are usually more effective behavior modifiers than unpleasant
consequences (punishment). It is not only the type of reward, but also how it is used that
determines how effective it will be. Rewards can be either tangible or intangible. Tangible
rewards can include things like toys, books, favorite foods or other special gifts. At school it
might be a sticker or a star on a good piece of work. For an older child, a financial reward
is often a way of encouraging good behavior. Intangible rewards include praise, time with
Mom or Dad for a special activity, or it can be something as simple as extra play, TV or
computer time. Showing interest in completed work and projects, or in schoolwork in
general are intangible rewards that can work. But even with this in mind there is still
debate about the merits and demerits of award systems.”
(http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/social_emotional_learning/103854)
Reflection
What do you think are some of the arguments for and against the reward punishment
leadership behavior?
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Is your leadership style beginning to change? How? What are you doing differently?
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Week 7: Charismatic Leadership
Barack Obama Campaign Sneakers (image from: sneakerobsession.com)
Quote of the Week: “A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.” - Confucious
Learning Objectives:
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 Understand Charismatic Leadership Behaviors
 Read an excerpt from a 2009 article on Obama and charisma
 Reflect on information and last week’s leadership experiences
Charismatic Leadership Behaviors
Charismatic: communicating a vision of the future that has ideological significance
The Nature of Obama's Charismatic Leadership by Barbara Kellerman, 1/21/09
(http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/cs/2009/01/the_nature_of_obamas_charismat.html)
“… in its original incarnation ‘charisma’ packed a punch. It was intended by Max Weber, the
great, early twentieth-century German sociologist who used the word, to refer to leaders
who were so personally extraordinary they had followers in their thrall. Charismatic
relationships were so powerful they were symbiotic, with leaders and followers each
equally engaged, each equally dependent; the one on the other. What was striking about
the inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th president of the United States was the degree
to which the day mirrored the months that preceded it. The fact that some two million
were present for the occasion - an unprecedented number - was somehow not
astonishing. After all, this was the man who had been packing them in since the caucuses
in Iowa. This was the man who by raising small sums of money from large numbers of
people filled his coffers to overflowing. This was the man who played Pied Piper to legions
of activists, who freely, eagerly, dedicated their lives to his cause. This was the man whose
silver tongue had moved many to the point of tears, had moved them to move mountains
to make him president…”
Reflection
What are some practical ways you can provide charismatic leadership behavior at Uplift?
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Who do you know that utilizes the charismatic leadership behavior? How do they use it?
Are they effective? Why or why not?
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How have you used leadership skills this past week at or outside of the Uplift program?
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Week 8: Pulling it All Together
Uplift Summer Group One Classroom Picture, summer 2009
Quote of the Week: “He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.” - Lao
Tsu
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Learning Objectives:
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Describe the leadership styles that result from various combinations of leadership
behaviors & identify the combinations of leader characteristics and skills that
complement the different leadership styles.
Identify personal dominant leadership behaviors and styles.
Reflect on summer leadership experiences
Leadership Styles
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Coach – directive & support
Controlling Autocrat – directive & punitive
Transformational visionary – charismatic & supportive
HR Specialist – supportive & participative
Transactional exchange – directive & reward
Servant – supportive, participative, & charismatic
Reflection
After learning about the different types of leadership, what leadership behaviors/styles do
you possess and practice in your everyday leadership opportunities? Give two examples of
you demonstrating these types of leadership behaviors or styles.
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What is your new definition of leadership after learning and practicing the different
leadership behaviors and styles?
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What have you learned about yourself through this volunteer and leadership program?
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Uplift Summer Volunteer Program Evaluation
Evaluate each category on a scale of 1 to 5, 1 being poor and 5 being best.
Personal
Development
Uplift has
helped me
better
understand
my mission,
values, goals,
Contribution
Leadership
Experience
Team Work
I had an
opportunity
to contribute
leadership,
my strengths
and other
skills at Uplift.
I had an
I have gained opportunity
valuable
to work as a
leadership
team and
experience
gain valuable
which will
team work
help me in
experience.
Goals
Culture
I have
achieved
the goals I
set during
orientation.
I was able to
appreciate
and value
my own
cultural
identity
while
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and my
dominant
leadership
behavior and
style.
future
leadership
endeavors.
learning to
accept and
value
elements of
others’
cultures.
Based on the categories above or other, please tell us what you did or didn’t like about
this year’s program. What would you do differently if you were the volunteer coordinator,
program coordinator, or teacher? Do you believe you had a positive experience at Uplift
this summer? Why or why not?
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