young volunteers

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.

Discusses the concept of service learning in which young people gain knowledge and skills through volunteer work; and looks at how the concept applies to neighborhood chores.

An eight volume set that provides advice for teen volunteers who would like to work in a variety of fields, describing the possible duties and requirements of different jobs, considering the pros and cons of the work, and including a listing of where to find volunteer opportunities.

Provides advice for teen volunteers who would like to help maintain and restore neighborhoods, 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 would like to work to expand education and literacy, 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.

A resource guide to volunteer opportunities for teens, offering ideas on what teens can do to help out in their own communities, including building or repairing homes, working with seniors, feeding the hungry, saving the environment, and other activities. Includes stories and quotations from teen volunteers, as well as contact information for related organizations.

Provides advice for teen volunteers who would like to help promote the arts and sciences, 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 teens volunteers who would like to work in government, describing 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 would like to help protect the environment, describing 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.