Describes ways that individuals can take on global and community problems to improve the state of humanity and the environment in the twenty-first century, discussing how to start a nonprofit organization, service opportunities for college students, and related topics.
Sixteen essays present opposing viewpoints on issues in volunteerism, covering governmental involvement, mandatory student volunteerism, medical research, border patrols, the U.S. Army, and other topics.
Examines the opportunities which teenagers have for volunteering, and explores the controversial issue of school-mandated community service programs which are required for graduation.
Discusses the meaning and importance of volunteer work, and looks at some of the many opportunities for volunteering, including helping other people, protecting and preserving the environment, and trying to solve problems.
When Priscilla starts a school club to provide volunteer service to the community, her project comes under fire from her longtime enemy Felicity, who wants to be the only star in the fourth grade.
