child volunteers

Includes a wide variety of service projects, involving different degrees of time and commitment, that young people can implement to better their communities, with step-by-step instructions, a discussion of why community service is important, and advice on how to plan, execute, and gather support for a project.

Text and photographs present stories of young Americans who have made a difference throughout history.

Describes ways in which children have helped their communities and the world by working on such problems as the environment, drugs, and health care.

Explains the concept of service-learning, a special form of volunteering; gives examples of service-learning programs that help senior citizens; and describes the benefits received by both seniors and volunteers.

Discusses the concept of service learning in which young people gain knowledge and skills through volunteer activities; and looks at how the concept applies to working with animals.

Contains thirty, real-life stories about children doing heroic things, arranged by themes, including saving the environment, standing up for themselves, helping others, overcoming challenges, and using talents and creativity.

A collection of essays about children who have made notable achievements, arranged in the categories "Taking a Stand," "Reaching Out to Others," "Healing the Earth," and "Creating a Safer Future," accompanied by a handbook for young activists.

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