When Jess's father orders her to work at a soup kitchen for the summer, she meets Flynn, a classmate from the wrong side of the tracks, and discovers that sometimes the person who should not fit in your world is the one who finally makes you feel as if you belong.
Introduces readers to opportunities such as coaching, working in the performing arts, and in recreation. Further, there are sections of the book that offer practical actionable advice on how to research and pursue these opportunities.
Examines the opportunities which teenagers have for volunteering, and explores the controversial issue of school-mandated community service programs which are required for graduation.
An introduction to the issues facing lost, abandoned, and feral cats and profiles kids who make a difference through fundraising, volunteering, fostering, and educating the public.
