Teen Guide to Volunteering - Hardcover

Kallen, Stuart A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1682829375 ISBN 13: 9781682829370

Publisher: Referencepoint Pr Inc, 2020

Synopsis

"One of those benefits is that volunteers make peoples' lives better. And a second benefit is self-directed: people who help others help themselves. Volunteers feel personal satisfaction when they see how their efforts are making the world a better place. This is a powerful tool for reducing stress, combating depression, and providing a sense of purpose.Volunteer work can be challenging but those who tackle problems or aid strangers meet like-minded people of all ages from a wide variety of backgrounds. This reduces feelings of loneliness. It can also help you widen your social circle beyond you immediate family while forming bonds that last a lifetime"--

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Reviews

Gr 8 Up—This title describes the many ways to volunteer. The five chapters feature photos that depict young people of color. The text details short-term and long-term goals, including how to volunteer at local organizations for an afternoon and how to create an indefinite project. The clear, easy-to-read text offers facts, tips, and quotes from activists. The guide shares how teens can help during the COVID-19 pandemic, imparting useful advice that could be applied to future pandemics. To combat the stress of volunteering, the text provides support to teens and highlights the great sense of purpose one can feel when helping others and giving back to the community. The back matter features source notes and further research. VERDICT A helpful resource for teen nonfiction collections, both in regards to the quality of information and the timely subject matter.—Anna Taylor, Chattanooga, TN

Edition details

• Publisher: Referencepoint Pr Inc
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1682829375
• ISBN 13: 9781682829370
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 80