Senator John F. Kennedy addressed to 5,000 students…
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) Policy Analysis In the paper that follows I will analyze the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program, specifically working to break down the success of the program based on the history and how much the program has changed. This includes the source of financing for the programs and how that impacts its effectiveness; the laws that directly relate to the VISTA program; the achievements of the programs since its inception; the measurements of success for the program; the methods of recruiting VISTA team members; the retention of the VISTA members and VISTA nonprofits; the sustainability of the program and the sustainability of the projects once the VISTA volunteers leave. Following this analysis,…
I identify greatly with the vision at Santa Clara University. Ever since I was young, I have dreamt of changing the world for the better. I hoped one day I could save the world from itself. To be the superhero that would swipe away the conflict and pain that is ever present in today’s media. While the dreams of saving the innocent from super villains has faded, the backbone and underlying foundation has not dissolved.…
First and foremost, I am humbled and grateful to be considered by the ALA for such an opportunity as Girls’ State. Thank you. I believe I could make a worthy Girls’ State representative because I value our country in the highest regard and I wish to share that virtue with others. I am blessed with a dedication to my education and nothing is quite as satisfying as exploring and learning more about the world around me. I have hopes to be Valedictorian next year.…
I wish to bring this same focus and determination to the Air Force as an Officer to help make a difference. Gaining an Air Force commission will be the toughest challenge I have faced, and I am ready for the opportunity to make difference. Thank you for considering my…
Volunteers have improved their social competencies Working on "My international friend" project volunteers worked with children with fewer opportunities, they were connected with one kid during the period of their service. They meet once per week and exchange culture, improving English etc. Trough this activity volunteers established deeper contact with local people and they learned more about Croatian culture. They improved their social competencies and language level, both Croatian and…
I am writing to you regarding the wonderful internship opportunity at the non-profit organization, the National Urban League. I am a third-year student at Seton Hall University doubling majoring in History and Economics. I want to help others. These simple, yet powerful words became more important to me as I became more aware of life growing up in an urban area. Maybe, instead of uses the difficulties of my life as an excuse, I will try to not only improve my life, but others as well.…
On the surface I think I am like most students: I take university seriously, I have my own visions for the future that I am determined to make happen, and I do not expect anyone to lead my way. What makes me different from the rest of the crowd though is how I love to take part organizing something for the greater good. During my school years, I have joined several school organizations which has taught me how to work well in team and how to work under pressure. Previous experience has also given me a considerable amount of confidence in my interpersonal communication skills. I look forward to putting this skills and experiences in this Peace tour as a leader.…
This poster, promoting the The Civilian Conservation Corps, demonstrates the patriarchal views of Canadian society during this time period. Its targeting of the male population, while completely dismissing the female public is evidence of the lack of job roles for women during the 1930’s. The art, depicting a young man holding an axe indicates the great value placed upon unskilled manual labour by the government. This poster is an example of bias in the way that it fails to mention the negative aspects of the job; fighting fires and working in flood control, two major aspects of the job, are both serious safety hazards. Furthermore, the poster fails to mention the sacrifices involved in this opportunity.…
There are few things more life changing than joining the Peace Corps, and it isn't just your life that you are changing. By joining the Peace Corps you are bringing aid to the millions across the world that need it, gaining important leadership skills, and strengthening the bonds across the entirety of the international community. The Peace Corps is one of many organizations dedicated to bringing aid to those in need, but they have been doing it longer than most. They have been at it for more than 50 years, during which they battled, and continue to strive against, pandemics, inequality, and hunger.…
Being a Peace Corps Volunteer would be an incredible opportunity that I would be honored to take part in. I want to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer because I want to spread my passion for learning and teaching English, and give people the gift of education in order to empower them and allow them to experience more avenues of life. As a long time English major, I have come to know that there is a great strength that comes with writing. I have seen fellow students move people with their words, and strongly communicate their ideas and having the ability to teach students these skills fills me with a profound joy. Moreover, the Peace Corps presents an opportunity to experience everything I love in life: traveling, experiencing and interacting…
I am currently a senior in the Helms School of Government at Liberty University. I found out about your Global Internship Program through Dr. Cox who teaches my Corrections class. After doing research on your website I was very impressed. Being able to practice the skills that I have learned over the years such as government relations and disaster response, while implementing my Christian worldview in serving others would be an amazing experience. I would be a great addition to your team because of my past experience with serving on mission’s trips, living in a foreign country for a year and a half, and being on Liberty University’s student leadership team.…
The Peace Corps is a volunteer program run by the united states government. The stated mission of the peace corps includes providing technical assistance, helping people outside the united states to understand American culture , and helping Americans to understand the cultures of other countries. The work is generally related to social and economic development. Peace Corps volunteer, is an American citizen, typically with a college degree, who works abroad for a period of two years after three months of training. The volunteers they worked for the government, schools, non-profit organization , non-government organizations, and entrepreneurs in education, business , information technology, agriculture, and the environment.…
Going on an international excursion would add more depth and diversity to my overall corps experience. It would allow me to apply, practice, and expand my current understanding of leadership in a real world setting. It would also give me the opportunity to learn about other cultures firsthand. I’ve been told that emersion is the best way to truly understand a countries’ culture, because you don’t know what a place is like until you actually experience it for yourself.…
I toured for a day and came back inspired and ready to make a change at CSU. The fact that the students and faculty were truly able to reach out to me and influence me to make a difference in only a day shows the university’s amazing ability to inspire others throughout the world. I want to be a part of an institution that will leave a lasting impact on the world—and Colorado State University will allow me to make permanent, lasting connections with others that I can use to impact and influence future generations. I want to be able to inspire others with the same enthusiasm that the students and faculty at CSU displayed, and help them realize that they are not just a number, but instead a unique and valued individual that can make a difference in the world…