voluntarism

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"June knew she wanted to make a positive difference in the word. As she set her mind on making that change she gathered support from her friends and family. Together they were able to influence the lives of those less fortunate in an incredible way"--Back cover.

"Step-by-step guide to help young people harness their passion for service while understanding that they don't need to fix all of the world's problems to make an impact on their community"--Provided by publisher.

The local park is a mess, and J.C. needs volunteers to clean up the litter, and help the homeless people living there.

Eighth-grader Ellie is a veteran on her volleyball team, but this year she is frustrated because she is having trouble with her footwork, and she hopes that getting involved with coaching the younger girls in the newly organized after-school group at the Boys and Girls Club will help her work through her problems, besides, it is fun and she was instrumental in setting it up.

Standoffish Eloise Deane, in need of volunteer hours for her college applications, is paired with an agency that offers social support to lonely seniors and meets a dynamic elderly woman and a cheerful fellow volunteer who unexpectedly make her question her loner status.

Thirteen-year-old former elite gymnast Eden is feeling lost after a career-ending injury, but when she meets new friends who open her eyes to period poverty, the struggle that low-income people have trying to afford menstrual products, she becomes an advocate for fair treatment and rediscovers her passion and drive.

"Volunteering helps teens sharpen their social skills, build self-esteem, gain real-world experience, meet mentors, and attain letters of recommendation for college applications. [This book] . . . shows the many ways teens are making--and can make--a difference in the world [and] . . . provides numerous project ideas as well as advice and insights from a wide array of teen volunteers"--Provided by publisher.

"When a hurricane hits Houston, Nadia and Nadir wait out the storm at home with their parents. While their neighborhood isn't too damaged, they know others weren't so lucky. The siblings want to help any way they can"--Back cover.