Volunteerism

As members of our high school’s Key Club, a community service international group, we pride ourselves in community service and our ability to enjoy the service projects we commit ourselves to. The benefits we reap from taking a part in community service goes beyond the mere hours for a sheet; we gain the morale and communication skills that the “real world” expects us to live up to. However, making community service a graduation requirement would make students dread the act, viewing service more…

One psychograph that I will be targeting are people involved in non-profits and organizations that advocate for peace. My film, The Peacemaker, would be of interest to these groups of people since Padraig O’Malley travels all over the world to help create peace in crisis zones. Although these organizations may approach creating peace differently or work for other causes, they are all similar to Padraig’s mission in that they are simply trying to make the world a better place. These people are…

The best type of leader is a person that encourages its employees to not only benefit themselves, but to strive to be the best type of leader for their community. Most people see being a leader as a person that has a strong sense of basic organization skills and can manage multiple people, but in my opinion that is a selfish act that only helps a small portion of people. To be a successful leader is simply defined as a person the run an organization or an office, but how is that a leader? A…

jobs and money- eventually, they can become functioning working class members of society. Argument 2: Greater public awareness can lead to greater community assistance, which is vital since it results in better programs, campaigns, funding, and volunteerism. Argument 3: The redistribution of wealth and income through means of taxes and governmental programs can provide the poor with much-needed money and accessibility. Cycle of Poverty Economic phenomenon;…

I have been on a swim team since I was four years old. My involvement in the sport has grown from swimming in a recreation league in the summer, to swimming year round for a travel swim club. Swimming has taught me the strength of overcoming difficulties, time managment, and giving maximum effort, to name only a few skills. I hope to continue my involvemnt in the sport in college next year. Being part of a collegiate swim team will not only provide me with the strong support of a team, but also…

American Dream The idea of an American dream has had an influence on both Americans and the rest of the world for the last five centuries. The definition of the American dream has been debated long before it was even an organized term. To begin it was the idea that a group of Englishmen could have the freedom to worship the way they chose without being afraid of persecution. Then as America expanded, the American Dream was woven into political ideas such as Manifest Destiny and other means of…

Being raised in a small community, the principles of volunteerism and service before self has been ingrained in me. The emphasis that the university places on ensuring that its students are well-rounded compares to none. Through it co-curricular offerings and opportunities of involvement in Worcester and abroad…

about how they are “the dumbest, laziest, most entitled, narcissistic, cocky and most coddled generation to ever live.” Fortunately, contrary to these assumptions, Millennials are not narcissistic or apathetic as they have a high percentage of volunteerism. They also aren’t wrong to feel entitled, which is the most…

Community Connections - Written Response My community volunteer experience is my role as a Kamloops Ambassador. The Kamloops Ambassador Society's mandate is to supplement education, and to encourage volunteerism and service. Their intention is to promote and empower future leaders in the Kamloops community. Each year, the Kamloops Ambassador Society designates three exceptional young women to represent their community with dignity and pride. As a Kamloops Ambassador, I have had the opportunity…

Community service is not as bad as some people make it out to be. I myself had an internal groan when I heard that community service was required and would be set as a grade. I had only known volunteerism as doing a dull boring task with no discernible reward. But after experiencing it for myself I found it quite the contrary. Volunteering is a way to meet new people and witness a group working toward a greater cause. Looking to the future I hope to volunteer at the local library and Humane…