Volunteering The Ultimate Teen Guide

The major reasons teens cite for performing volunteer service is the compassion they feel for people in need and the belief that they can improve the quality of life for others. Volunteering: The Ultimate Teen Guide is a complete guide for teens who want to volunteer. Included are profiles of volunteer opportunities, including building and repairing homes; assisting with health care in hospital and nursing homes; feeding and helping the homeless; protecting animals and the environment; preserving the past through cemetery restoration and archaeological digs; campaigning and fundraising; and counseling, teaching, and tutoring children. Teens get a complete picture of what volunteering involves, as well as the personal commitment and the physical and emotional stamina required. This book is filled with inspiring stories from teen volunteers who testify to the benefits and the immense personal satisfaction resulting from their volunteer efforts. Book jacket.Gay, Kathlyn is the author of 'Volunteering The Ultimate Teen Guide', published 2007 under ISBN 9780810858336 and ISBN 0810858339.