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    VOLUNTEERISM AND ITS BENEFITS My religion is kindness. I believe in doing something profitable to make differences in the lives of others. The secret to growth intellectually, physically, socially, spiritually and emotionally is in helping others grow. Mahatma Ghandi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”. An act of kindness, no matter how small it may be, shall never be considered is considered a waste. Therefore, we all must be kinder than necessary because almost everyone we meet is fighting their own kind of battle. Your life will be well lived if you always think of doing special things for people who can never repay you. Volunteerism according one Business Dictionary is an act which involves taking initiatives on a tasks, responsibilities or projects. It is all about giving one’s energy, time, and skills freely. A person who actively takes on…

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    break the pattern of self-absorption encouraged by our constant use of media. Some districts around the United States have implemented volunteerism into the high school curriculum and the results are great. These students are realizing how important it is and how fulfilling it can be to give back to the community. Most students don’t think about volunteering and what they can gain from it which is why I think this should be implemented. The Port Washington superintendent Geoffrey N. Gordon…

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    There is only one qualification required for them to accept you as a volunteer firefighter is that you are eighteen years or older. They generally accept anyone because they could you use as much help as they can get. There is a required two hundred and twenty-hour volunteer education workshop. There are no required hours or days that you have to volunteer, it is whenever you can give. They really appreciate anything because every little bit helps. They’re very lenient with the volunteers that…

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    Volunteerism In Nursing

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    In this case study, I have chosen to discuss an act of volunteerism at my local hospital, where I have been a volunteer for over five years. In this role, I socialize with a patient battling Multiple Sclerosis (MS), progressive to a state rendering her non-verbal, immobile, and a long term resident of the palliative care ward. This patient is wholly dependent on medical staff for basic daily needs and biological survival. I argue that the concept of the “gaze” has become embedded within the…

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    People volunteer for many different reasons; it could be because they are required to volunteer, to gain new experiences, or to explore career options. I volunteer because I love making connections with other people, and helping others. Volunteering gives me a sense of accomplishment and allows me to know that I have done well for others. This past summer I had the privilege of volunteering at the Virginia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences annual conference, as well as Brookdale…

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    I have opted to donate some of my time to give back to my community that I live in. In Mt. Zion Illinois, lays an assisted living facility known as the “Glenwood.” When I went into their office to ask them if it was permissible for me to do volunteer work, they made me aware that this is an organization is a for profit organization. That means all the employees are getting paid to do all of the work that they do, and the price to live here is going to be more expensive for the residents due to…

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    A volunteer is a person who performs a service willingly and without pay. Some benefits of volunteering is it can help you reduce stress, make friends, learn new skills, reach out to the community, and advance in your career. The volunteer program I picked is Habitat for Humanity, they partner with people in the community, and all over the world, to help build and improve a place to call home. Their vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live. I chose Habitat for Humanity because I…

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    How to Establish a Voluntary Group Volunteering is a one way to assist our community. Voluntary group usually aims to help other groups of people such as to help poor kids in their education, to raise awareness campaigns for the community, and to assist the workers in the elderly care center. Joining a voluntary group is an easy step for those who want to try something new that they could leave it any time and do not commit themselves to it. However, establishing a new voluntary group is a…

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    The government is trying to promote volunteering works to the young society. Public service is way to improve the environment we live in by doing activities such as helping out the poor, cleaning the streets, and teaching one another. Since it is said that college students have alot of freetime, it should be required for college students to do complete various various public services. The U.S. should make it required for college students to do community services due to the lack of activities…

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    In 2014, it is estimated that nearly 62.6 million Americans volunteered. That same study, conducted by the Corporation for National & Community Service, also showed that all those volunteers’ hours equaled roughly 173 billion dollars in service. That staggering amount is evidence that the volunteers’ efforts are achieving more than originally thought. Volunteers are often depicted as people in hard hats building houses and walking dogs at a local shelter. However, with the demand for quality…

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