Take Action with The Salvos
Specifics
- Level: Secondary (Years 7 and 8)
- Location: In school (or local Salvation Army by appointment)
- Attendees: 12–30 students
- Duration: Approximately 50 minutes
- Cost: Free
Description
This workshop introduces the work of The Salvation Army and serves to inspire students to take action for social justice.
This workshop is best suited to accompany a project or action your students undertake to support The Salvation Army. It provides a general overview of The Salvation Army’s work in Australia and then dives deeper into the impact that the student project will have upon their local community, as well as what the assistance means for the Salvos.
Select one of the below opportunities or get creative and let us know how you would like to partner to support your local community:
- Create ‘care packs’
- Run a fundraiser
- Host a donation drive (non-perishable food, toiletries, clothing, blankets etc.)
- Hold a pre-loved clothing and item donation drive for Salvos Stores
Learning Outcomes
- Introduces the work and mission of The Salvation Army in Australia
- Students come to understand the various social services that The Salvation Army operates to provide support to people in hardship
- Students are empowered with local opportunities to take social justice action
Students know where to seek support for themselves and others experiencing hardship - Students understand how they can take social justice action on both an individual and community level
“After hearing about the work of the Salvos, our students loved having the opportunity to do something tangible and practical to help those in the [local] community doing it tough. Many students came away from the experience inspired and with a greater sense of how they can be someone who can contribute to making our communities more just and inclusive.”
— Teacher
Note: Costs
Some of our workshops are free while others have an associated cost. The workshop fee supports the delivery of the workshop and broader work of The Salvation Army. However, cost should not be a barrier to accessing the education within our workshops.
If your school is unable to pay the workshop fee, please discuss an alternative arrangement with our team when you make a booking.
Note: Content
Salvos Schools workshops often involve discussions on topics such as inequality, financial hardship, homelessness and other forms of social injustice. The workshops have been developed with sensitivity and safety in mind. Whilst conversations about experiences of hardship are essential for learning, growth and social change, some participants may find the content emotionally challenging. All workshops commence with notification that participation is voluntary. Throughout the sessions we endeavour to create a respectful, inclusive and safe space for social justice conversations and always provide reminders of where and how to access supports. Participants are welcome to seek support at any time. If you have any concerns or would like further information, please reach out to our team.