"Learn about different kinds of volunteering, reasons why people volunteer, and organizations that you can join to get involved"--Provided by publisher.
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.
Presents information on teens volunteering in community service, providing a list of community based activities that students can participate in, including tutoring, supplying basic needs--safety, and health--and working for different organizations. Includes information on additional resources.
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.
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.
Zoe is unhappy about leaving Hollywood to live with her cousin, Maggie, and grandmother, Dr. Mac, in Ambler, Pennsylvania, while her mother is away on a film shoot, but soon gets involved in a suspected case of antifreeze poisoning.
Presents a children's book for early readers that encourages kids to make a difference within their family by helping out around the house and keeping in touch with family who live far away.
Presents a children's book for early readers that encourages kids to make a difference in their world by washing cars and other fundraisers to help people around the world who are hungry or sick and more.
