The Value & Impact of Community Service
Download MP3On this episode the Empathy to Impact Podcast visits Beijing and I talk to Qinglan, a senior at Beijing City International School. Qinglan is from Beijing, but spent most of her time growing up overseas before returning to her home in the middle of grade 11. As a high school student, she has been involved in a number of projects that stem from her passion for sustainability and the environment. We will be talking about her projects Clean Up, Mask Up and, quite randomly, a bit about flags. Qinglan has also shown entrepreneurial skills by turning Mask Up into a business with the proceeds supporting a local charity, Roundabout. You can find out more about Roundabout and how you might support this fantastic charity in the show notes below. What opportunities are there in your community to follow your passions and engage in community service?
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- Qinglan is a DP student at BCIS. BCIS also offers the ID8 program. Click here to learn more.
- Connect with Qinglan via her teacher, the fabulous Katie Petch, at katie.petch@bcis.cn
- Learn more about the charity Qinglan supports, Roundabout, and the work they do in the community
- Connect with Inspire Citizens for resources on how to empower your students to have an impact in your community
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