young volunteers

Provides advice for teen volunteers who would like to serve with the police, fire department, or emergency medical teams, discussing the possible duties and requirements of such jobs, considering the pros and cons of the work, and including a listing of where to find opportunities in the field.

Provides advice for teen volunteers who are considering working with animals, discussing the possible duties and requirements of animal care jobs, considering the pros and cons of such work, and including a listing of where to find opportunities in the field.

Describes the many different types of volunteering available to girls and suggests how to participate, from babysitting and first aid to painting murals and keeping the environment clean.

Includes real-life stories, hands-on activities, and up-to-date resources that inspire kids to make significant social changes in the world around them such as fighting hunger and poverty, promoting health and human rights, and saving the environment.

Presents some opportunities for young people to perform volunteer service, and briefly profiles some children who are volunteers.

"Learn about different kinds of volunteering, reasons why people volunteer, and organizations that you can join to get involved"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a comprehensive teen guide for teens on volunteer opportunities such as building and repairing homes, working with the elderly, helping the homeless, and protecting the environment and contains testimonies from teens who have benefited from volunteer work.