Volunteerism

Before considering the potential benefits of civic engagement among elderly, it is critical to operationally define civic engagement as active citizen engagement in a community to shape the community 's future or to help and improve individuals’ lives within a community (Adler and Goggin, 2005). Psychologists and critics are particularly interested in civic engagement among older adults due to numerous studies of how low-income older adults refrain from those advantageous opportunities…

Through this event I have received the greatest gift anyone could ever be given, joy. I find joy in the smiles I see on those children's faces when they finally find the correct answer to a math problem. I find joy in the laughs I hear when the club members are playing a game of basketball. I find joy in seeing the club prosper and grow larger overtime. I find joy in the knowledge that none of those things would be possible without the yearly funds the Haunted House event raises. From this…

“How has your Christian spiritual journey influenced your professional and/or academic experience?” While I grew up in a God loving home, I did not grow up going to church every Sunday. Nevertheless, I have come to realize that it was through my faith in him and realizing that we all have a purpose on this Earth that has influenced by academic and professional experiences. Being the first person in my family to attend college and graduate with a degree, it was particularly difficult…

Work by Megan Johnson and Larry Johnson Chapter Eight: Old Dogs Have Lots to Offer: Signposts for the Traditional Generation and Chapter Nine: Managing the Traditional Generation For the most part, it is safe to state that the act of loyalty, volunteerism, and service greatly defines how the Traditionalist generation continues to have an essential role in today’s society. For example, the act of loyalty has continued to be a foundation for the sixty-eight year old and current Supplier Data…

My communication skills and ability to quickly understand policies that affect people has helped me meet the needs of those I served across many different contexts. Although these characteristics have played a vital role in helping me achieve certain outcomes, still, I can further develop these skills through my involvement in USC’s MHA program. Among the most appealing features of USC’s MHA program is their “strong ties to the healthcare community” that allows MHA students to put classroom…

In discussing the problems in the ethical culture of the American Red Cross is that it is an independent organization, supported by public financial donations and volunteerism. The executives and directors at the top level of management did not appear to have any regards towards ethics within an organization. The actions of the executives, employees and volunteers have been proven to be anything but a socially conscious and ethically responsible organization. Another problem of ethical issues in…

The public’s increasing concern for social issues, such as sustainability, has resulted in the adoption of corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies by companies worldwide. CSR has become an integral part of today’s business environment. Despite the growing trend towards the implementation of CSR, the United States seems to be lagging behind other countries, such as the United Kingdom and those in the European Union, in the depth and impact of their CSR commitments and actions. This gap…

Can moral agents do what stands in their own self-interest and still perform with a voluntary spirit? Lori A. Brainard and Patricia D. Siplon, in their work, Toward Nonprofit Organization Reform in The Voluntary Spirit quoted Richard Bush, as he cautioned, “that one of the biggest challenges facing organizations in the sector was how to retain their “nonprofit spirit in a for profit world.” Accordingly, in your discussion board submission, you separated “a different value and mode of using…

Following the economic boom of the 1920s, the United States entered a period of prolonged economic depression. Known as the Great Depression, many citizens of the United States were greatly affected by it. During the Hoover and Roosevelt Administrations, several economic initiatives were developed to limit the effects of the Great Depression and allow the American economy to prosper once again. There are many things that are believed to contribute to the Great Depression. One major contribution…

Rethinking tourism and volunteerism Travel can be a wonderful, beneficial and learning experience for people. When people go abroad with the intention to help and serve as volunteers, they are taking a step back to consider others. I think that tourism is a powerful way to learn about other cultures and people. Both the article and the documentary provided me with interesting material to think about, especially as I plan my trip abroad. I agree with a lot of the things that were said in the…