Our Village Values

Respect

A way of being that shows you care about others’ feelings and well-being.

Look Fors:

-good manners

-kind

-follows rules

-speaks politely to others

-encourage others opinions and positions

-does what he/she knows is right

-thinking and acting in a positive way towards others and self

-care about others and their well-being

Leadership

Someone who can inspire or motivate others to meet a goal. Usually, someone whom the others in the group will listen to and will follow.

Look Fors:

-good decision making abilities

-encourages others

-volunteers

-willingness to go “above and beyond” (think outside the box)

-takes risks

-sets a good example

-positive

-confident

-inclusive

Citizenship

A productive, responsible, caring, and contributing member of a community.

Look Fors:

-responsible

-helpful

-inclusive

-active in the community (e.g., volunteer programs, etc)

-honesty

-compassion

-respect

-responsibility

-courageous

Kindness

A kind act, tendency to be kind and forgiving. Also the quality of being warm-hearted, considerate, humane and sympathetic.

Look Fors:

-caring

-helpful

-generous

-slow to anger

-compassionate

-empathetic

-giving

-forgiving