What kind of Social Changemaker are you?
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Which personality trait do you most strongly identify with?
Your afterschool club decides to hold a community event at a local venue. The venue is not accessible by wheelchair. One of your peers suggests that the event be moved to a different location, but she is told that the space is already booked and it is too late to make a change. When she addresses the issue with the club supervisor, she is told that she is being “too sensitive.”
Which movie genre is your favourite?
If you see something that upsets you, you will most likely respond by...
What is your favourite colour?
What activity are you most likely to do?
You and your classmates just completed a Social Changemakers program and are really into starting an initiative. After brainstorming a number of ideas, you’ve all agreed to start a poster campaign called “Words Hurt”. What best describes you while working on the campaign.
In October 2015, Time Magazine published ‘The 30 Most Influential Teens of 2015’. Which of the following teens do see yourself as:
What animal best describes you?
What kind of Social Changemaker are you?
Megaphone
A Megaphone is someone who speaks out and takes action against injustice. You use your voice to educate others about the social issues that are happening in our world. You are usually are the one taking the lead or in a group letting other know what they can do or how they can help. The Megaphone is always looking for new ways for their voice to reach a further and wider audience. A Megaphone uses a variety of platforms such as social media, blog, rallies and assemblies to let others know their opinion or stance on a particular issue.
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Sparkplug
A Sparkplug is someone who is good at brainstorming and generating new ideas. They have the ability to connect and bring people together. Sparkplugs are usually great at networking and making new friends. With their friendly and approachable personality they have the power to get people on board with their idea or activity. Sparkplugs have the unique ability to spot individuals with shared interests in order to form a school club or attend special events.
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Organizer
An Organizer is someone who is great at coordinating and planning. They ask important questions such as WHO,WHAT, WHEN, WHERE and WHY are usually the ones behind the scenes ensuring that everything runs smoothly. Organizers are good at staying on top of tasks and duties that need to be done. An Organizers bedroom or locker usually contains shelves, cabinet or compartments that are neatly arranged in a particular order, making it easier to find and locate items. Organizers create social change through supporting and/or helping Megaphone, Sparkplugs and Storytellers to stay on track with their goals.
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Storyteller
A Storyteller is someone who shares their life experiences as well as ideas and knowledge with others. They have a desire to educate others about a particular issue in engaging and interesting ways. Storyteller’s audience can range from one person to an entire audience. They often tell their stories through music, art, spoken word dance and other forms of expression. A Storyteller uses their creativity and special talents to create social change.
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Guide
Guides insert their knowledge and skills as mentors and educators for others. They see the importance of working together and are great at uniting people. Guides often give ideas to others and assist in planning and thinking through ideas. Guides will help set the direction, but are often working more behind the scenes. Guides are very interested in learning and are good listeners.
Pictured above: Aung San Suu Kyi, she is fighting to bring democracy to Burma
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Dreamer
Dreamers look up and out, they plan for the future. They have a vision of the big picture and set the direction to head in. Dreamers will often deeply understand the issues or feel very passionately about a specific issue. Dreamers are able to see beyond a single initiative and always set their sights higher. Dreamers are sometimes dismissed for thinking too big, but help people tie a small action to a bigger issue.
Pictured above: Martin Luther King Jr.
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