Volunteering Can Transform Your Life's Journey
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover the transformative power of volunteering through the inspiring TEDx talk by 87-year-old math teacher Barrie Street. Explore a life journey shaped by early adversity and a profound dedication to education. Follow Street's global teaching experiences from England to Guatemala, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and Jamaica, as he shares touching moments of compassion and unexpected encounters. Learn how volunteering can foster personal growth, connection, and purpose, especially in later years. Be inspired by Street's remarkable fitness achievements and his call to action for engaging in diverse volunteering opportunities. Gain insights into the impact of altruism on healthy aging and the enrichment it brings to life's journey.
Syllabus
Volunteering Can Transform Your Life's Journey | Barrie Street | TEDxSurreySalon
Taught by
TEDx
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