Ways to Get Involved
There are numerous opportunities for you to make a difference. Whether you’re able to spare a few hours or only a few minutes a week we are thrilled to get involved with you.
Select an Option Below
Samaritan
Become a champion of Valor and Kindness!
Reporter
Report a workz of Valor or Kindness!
Reviewer
Help edit and validate Samaritan Reports!
Booster
Read Samaritan Reports and give uplifting feedback!
Beneficiary
Pay it forward!
Our Reporters
Reporters are the front line of the Samaritan Workz program. They help us to collect, verify, and publish a brief story about workz of valor and kindness performed by people living in Pflugerville and the nearby area. In recognition of your service, you as a reporters will be awarded Valiant’s for each Samaritan Report published. You can use the app to exchange your Valiant’s for awards from merchants. To learn more just click
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Because of your help in sharing the good news with your community, kindness and valor can become contagious, encouraging more people to participate in the Samaritan program, and resulting in a stronger sense of community.
The net effect is that neighbors feel more connected forming positive relationships and social connections resulting in a stronger and safer community that can completely transform and improve neighborhoods.
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What We Report
We are seeking out and reporting on Samaritans, people who are making our community a better place to live by performing workz of valor and kindness. We define workz of valor and kindness as noteworthy, selfless, and voluntary deeds of compassion to help another person done without the expectation of compensation from the beneficiary.
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“Valor workz” are acts of courage to help another person that place the Samaritan in physical or social danger. workz of kindness can take many forms, such as a small gesture we call “Random Kindness workz” or a larger, more significant action we call “Kindness workz”.
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How Reporting Works
As a reporter, you are seeking out and reporting workz of valor and kindness in your local community. You may witness the workz yourself or hear about them through family, friends, or the media.
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As soon as you can please arrange a short interview with both the Samaritan and the beneficiary and any witnesses to verify the circumstances of the workz. When conducting an interview, approach the person with sensitivity and respect, being mindful of the person's comfort level, and feelings about the publicity. To learn more about how to report a workz just click on the
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How to Become a Reporter
Becoming a reporter is as easy as 1-2-3. Just click Signup to answer a few questions, and you're on your way to reporting your first workz of valor and kindness.
Samaritans Wanted
Samaritans are our champions. They are selfless and compassionate heroes who perform workz of kindness or valor to help others. They are willing to put the needs of others before their own. With Now more than ever we need Samaritans, they give us hope and renew our faith in humanity! As a token of our appreciation, you as a Samaritan will be awarded Valiant’s for each Samaritan workz that you perform. You can use the app to exchange your Valiant’s for awards from merchants. To learn more just click
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Samaritan workz of kindness can take many forms, such as a spontaneous, random acts of generosity, or honesty, and simple acts like holding a door open for someone. Kindness workz can also take the form of larger, more significant, and complex actions such as volunteering time or resources to help a person, charity, or community organization. Samaritans are also seen as courageous, as they are willing to put themselves in potentially dangerous situations to help others. Their workz can often inspire others to be kinder and braver, creating a positive ripple effect within their community. They are valuable assets to their community and humanity as a whole.
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Volunteer to Become a Samaritan
Students can volunteer to be a Samaritan by first signing up as a Reporter, or you can request another person to report you as a Samaritan. Becoming a reporter is as easy as 1-2-3. Just click Signup to answer a few questions, and you're on your way to performing your first workz of valor and kindness. Once you have signed up to be a Reporter, you can then just report yourself as a Samaritan. To learn about how to become a Reporter and to report a workz just click on the Members > Reporter section of this app.
Our Beneficiaries
A beneficiary is a person who benefits from a workz of valor or kindness performed by a Samaritan. Beneficiaries can be anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. They may be going through a difficult time, experiencing a challenge, or simply in need of a pick-me-up. Overall, the beneficiary is someone who has been touched by the courage, compassion, and generosity of another person, and who has experienced the positive impact of that act on their life.
When someone receives a workz of valor or kindness, they may feel grateful, uplifted, and supported. The workz may help them to feel more positive, optimistic, and connected to others.
What is Paying It forward?
"Paying it forward" is based on the idea of repaying a workz of valor or kindness by doing a workz for someone else, rather than repaying the Samaritan who originally helped you. The goal is to create a positive ripple effect where workz are spread from one person to another, creating a chain of goodwill and positivity.
For example, if someone receives a free coffee from a stranger, they could pay it forward by buying a coffee for the person behind them in line. Or if someone is being bullied and receives help from a Samaritan, they could pay it forward by standing up for someone else who is the victim of bullying. The idea is to create a positive cycle of valor or kindness, where each person who receives a workz also becomes a giver of workz.
Ultimately, paying it forward is about creating a culture of courage, and kindness where people look out for one another and seek to make the world a better place, one workz at a time.
How To Pay It Forward
In the event you become the beneficiary of a workz of valor or kindness here are some common steps that you can take to pay it forward:
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Express gratitude: The first step for many beneficiaries is to express gratitude such as simply saying "thank you,” to the person who performed the workz.
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Reflect on the impact: Beneficiaries might also take some time to reflect on the impact that the act of kindness had on them. This could involve thinking about how it made them feel, how it improved their situation, or how it inspired them to help others.
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Be open to opportunities: This could involve simply looking for opportunities to help others in need or volunteering in your community. The important thing is taking action to make the world a better place, just as someone did for you.
Our Reviewers
Reviewers help us to ensure the integrity of the Samaritan Workz program. As a reviewer, you'll help us to edit and verify the valor and kindness stories on the Samaritan Reports before they are published. Click here to see an example of a Samaritan Report. As a token of our appreciation, you as a reviewer will be awarded Valiant’s for each Samaritan Report that you review and publish. You can use the app to exchange your Valiant’s for awards from merchants. To learn more just click .
Why We Review
It is important that we verify and edit our Samaritan Reports before they are published. Publishing unverified or unclear information can lead to confusion, mistrust, and misinformation. Our goal is to uplift and motivate people with our stories of heroism and kindness, but we also must ensure that our stories are truthful and easy to read. Our goal is to maintain our integrity and build trust with our readers.
How Reviewing Works
Our Reporters use the Samaritan report form on our app to write stories about workz of valor and kindness performed in our community by Samaritans. Before a Samaritan Report is published you as a Reviewers will verify and edit the report to ensure its clarity and accuracy.
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As a Reviewer you can choose the number of Samaritans that you wish to review. Some Samaritans may wish to remain anonymous, and you may choose to review the reports of known and/or anonymous Samaritans. We will notify you by your choice of email or text once a Samaritan Report is ready to review. After you have reviewed a Samaritan Report, you may feel that you need to clarify parts of the report. For questions regarding the Samaritan Report, you can use the messaging function on the app to contact the Reporter or even the Samaritan and the Beneficiary. To learn more about how to review a workz just click on the
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How to Become a Reviewer
Becoming a reviewer is as easy as 1-2-3. Just click Signup to answer a few questions, and you're on your way to reviewing your first workz of valor and kindness.
Our Boosters
Our boosters provide encouragement and recognition to our Samaritans and reporters through their comments on the Samaritan Reports. Along with positive comments our boosters also promote the workz of valor and kindness by sharing the Samaritan Reports with their friends and family. Click here to see an example of a Samaritan Report. As a token of our appreciation, you as a booster will be awarded Valiant’s for each Samaritan Report that you read and comment on or share. You can use the app to exchange your Valiant’s for awards from merchants. To learn more just click .
Why We Need Boosters
Our boosters play an invaluable and integral role in the Samaritan Workz program. Providing positive reinforcement for student reporters and their Samaritans can help to reinforce and encourage their participation and make them feel valued and appreciated. This can motivate them to continue reporting and performing acts of valor and kindness. In turn this can contribute to a more positive and compassionate society, which can have ripple effects on positive social change and overall well-being.
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As a booster your advocacy and promotion of workz of valor and kindness can have the following impact on our student reporters and their Samaritans:
- Encouragement and motivation: Leaving positive comments about Samaritans who have made a positive impact in their communities can provide encouragement and motivation for those Samaritans to continue doing good.
- Recognition and Affirmation: By leaving positive comments, boosters are recognizing the positive contributions that reporters and Samaritans are making in their communities. This can increase their confidence and make them feel valued and appreciated, help build a sense of community and foster a culture of kindness and generosity.
- Setting an example: boosters serve as role models for students, and by leaving positive comments, they are setting an example for how to be supportive and encouraging.
- Building relationships: Leaving positive comments can also help build stronger relationships among students involved in the Samaritan Workz program.
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How Boosting Works
Our boosters use the Samaritan report form on our app to comment on stories about workz of valor and kindness performed in our community by Samaritans. As a booster you can choose how often you wish to comment on the workz. Some Samaritans may wish to remain anonymous, and you may choose to comment the reports of known and/or anonymous Samaritans.
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We will notify you by your choice of email or text once a Samaritan Report is ready for boosting. Please keep it positive: Comments should be supportive and encouraging. Guidance should be constructive and delivered in a positive and respectful way. To learn more about commenting workz just click on the Booster section of this app.
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How to Become a Booster
Becoming a booster is as easy as 1-2-3. Just click Signup to answer a few questions, and you're on your way to commenting on your first workz of valor and kindness.
