Printer-friendly versionThis activity helps students understand the difference between charity (responsible for others) and service (responsible to others). Use in conjunction with class discussions and activities examining the difference between charity and empowerment.
| When I Feel... | ||||
| RESPONSIBLE FOR OTHERS | RESPONSIBLE TO OTHERS | |||
| I am... | a counselor a psychologist | I am... | a mentor a guide | |
| I... | fix rescue control speak for people manipulate | I... | encourage share am sensitive listen "plant seeds" am open and flexible | |
| I feel... | tired anxious fearful responsible | I feel... | relaxed free high self-esteem aware | |
| I am concerned with... | the solution answers being right performance | I am concerned with... | the person feelings relating person-to-person empathizing w/their struggles | |
| I expect the person to live up to my expectations. | I expect the person to be responsible for their own actions and set their own goals. | |||
| I want to be in control. | I can trust and let go. | |||
Adapted with permission from the University of Minnesota's service-learning guide (PDF).
