volunteer workers in social service

United States Marine Rye Barcott describes his friendship with a widowed nurse, Tabitha Atieno Festo, and a community organizer, Salim Mohamed, that developed into a combined effort to create the organization Carolina for Kibera, which promotes participatory development.

Describes a variety of opportunities for youngsters to participate in successful community service.

Suggests a number of ways youngsters can help their community, such as baby sitting for voters, cleaning up vacant lots, or publishing a list of comparative grocery store prices.

Describes the work done by such well-known personalities as Dave Thomas, Shaquille O'Neal, Mariah Carey, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee to raise money for organizations that make a difference in the lives of children.

Provides tips on finding the right volunteer position to suit one's own interests and experience, explores why helping others is rewarding, and gives advice on how to be a great volunteer.

Explains the latest findings related to the benefits and risks of mentoring, both for the mentor and the student they are trying to help.

Describes a variety of opportunities for youngsters to participate in successful community service.

Shows many ways teens can volunteer in order to give of themselves. Includes information on volunteering as well as different areas of volunteerism, such as hospitals, hot lines, environment, and blood or organ donation. Describes practical tips to get started.

Janice Erlbaum recounts her experiences working with the residents of a homeless shelter she lived at more than twenty years earlier, reflecting on her friendship with one troubled young woman who reminded Janice of the girl she used to be.