SKOServe: Culture Shock

How to Volunteer Effectively in Different Settings

When we serve communities that are different from our own, or when volunteering exposes us to someone else’s experience that is very different from what we know, we can experience a form of culture shock. This training offers skills for how to cope with challenges and embrace navigating differences in order to build resilience and volunteer more effectively.

SKOServe is a series of educational trainings that explore various topics related to volunteering and social and environmental justice. Students can attend any or all of the trainings in the series and will have the opportunity to gain new knowledge and skills, examine their connection to community issues, develop new ways to engage, and learn about ways to get involved. No previous experience is necessary.