Giving Back To The Community

Volunteering gives me the opportunity to be there for someone and to change people’s lives including my own. Volunteering to me is a way of giving back to the community or someone in need of help. For as long as I can remember I have always had the passion for helping people especially children and the aged, thus my interest in nursing. Any opportunity to perform an act of kindness made me happy that at least I could be of help to someone. From taking care of my siblings and cousins, babysitting, helping friends and among others. Of the many goals I have in life the most important one is to provide help to those in need through my commitment of service. I volunteered at a daycare school closer to me and

Volunteering and participating in service projects are two of the most rewarding activities in my opinion. Some people may find it was a hassle or only do it because they have to meet the minimum requirement for school or work. Helping others, for me, has always been somewhat second nature to me. Over many years of volunteering I believe I have developed qualities that will stick with me for life and benefit me in my career. As early as freshman year, in high school, I found myself looking for ways to give back. I started by looking for opportunities within school, where I came across the A+ tutoring program, and so my journey of giving back began. While tutoring, my patience for others really evolved, partly by choice and partly because

I am a graduating senior who shows civic-mindedness by volunteering at my local YMCA. I believe by helping the younger generation, it helps me to develop the skills that will be essential in my future. In continuation, these skills will have a big impact on my profession career.

Community service is very near and dear to me. I have been the recipient on many occasions and it has helped me understand the importance of giving back to your community. When in the hospital I have appreciated all the visits from the Michigan University athletes, the book mobile, Delta pilots, along with the numerous other organizations that have programs to help easy hospital stays for kids. Since, I do not usually get many visitors while I am in the hospital, since I am usually hours from home, these have been very special to me.

As a volunteer I've learned the value of service to others and to the community, and I've seen the impact it has on those involved. I’ve seen so many people, especially through church outreach, positively affected by those who use their time and talents to serve others. Although volunteering has benefited me externally in many ways, such as my Eagle Scout Project and NHS hours, I’ve also gained a greater understanding of who I am as a person. I’ve learned how important service is and how it can benefit myself and others around

For my Service Learning project I volunteered at Larsa Banquet Hall as a server for a youth group dinner production. I refilled water pitchers, collected dirty plates and helped clean. I also volunteered for the Turlock High School play and was given the job of box office manager. I gave up my lunch period for three weeks to go sit in the PA building and sell tickets. I then had to go to all eight shows an hour early to sell tickets before house opens and stay and help sell concessions, and then after the show was over I would have to help clean up. I like to believe that both the events I volunteered for helped benefit the community by providing entertainment. They both made people laugh and whenever people left either event, they all had a smile on their face. Almost everyone I talked to after the play told me how good the cast did and asked when the next production would be. It was satisfying knowing that I had a part in these people’s happiness, even though it was a very small part.

Being a part of a national Greek organization built on service, I have dedicated many hours giving of my time volunteering. The ones that I feel made major impacts on my life were involving young children and the elderly.

There are some things we need to discuss about our community. There are many problems and littering around the world. Services are all around even if you don't need to have the hours for community service. There are tons of people who are willing to work for their community to make it a better living place for them and the animals around it. Giving back is a great way to fulfill your community service requirement for school or a club, build your resume, and make a difference in your community. However, sometimes, it's difficult to find an exciting volunteer opportunity.

To me the meaning of “giving back to the community” means to help and take care of the community and volunteer to help plant a tree or paint a fence. It's just time out of your day that you set apart to not be selfish and help the community that gives you your home and plant a little flower that can help a bee produce honey. In our day and age it’s more common to see selfish people who rather see the local economy suffer then get their hands dirty. But i think giving back to the community is fun because it's time you can bond with your friends or family. Doing community work is also so great for you to experience how helping others can make such a great difference. Last year my mom and i got up at 7 in the morning to go pick up trash around

When I volunteer at Baltimore soup kitchens and Elkridge food pantries, I meet a variety of clients. Sometimes, I get a chance to listen to their stories. Their words let me know that they did not arrive here because of drugs or laziness, but because of their own unique, unfortunate situations. My experiences volunteering make it clear that everything is multi-faceted, whether it is a person, an object or an idea. The heartbreaking story of a rather scary looking gentlemen reminds me to not be arrogant or judgmental and to approach unfamiliarity with respect and curiosity instead. These activities expand my perspectives and teaches me to be humble. Overall, I am able to grow and mature as a person through these

By volunteering in the community, I can try to make a difference in someone else’s life and also make a positive impact in

Volunteering is good for the mind, body, and soul. For some of us, it is hard to find the time. Becoming creative and doing what you deem a little can be BIG for another. Dr. Martin Luther King said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent questions is “What are you doing for others?”

Volunteering is important for many reasons. I believe volunteering is special and offers a person certain aspects most things in the world cannot offer. Volunteering is good for the community. It allows a person to demonstrate their commitment to their community; a way of giving thanks. In doing so, the community will grow and prosper. When I first arrived in Selinsgrove, my family was struck with tragedy. The community of Selinsgrove offered their helping hand and showed nothing but love and support for my family. Being a child of constant traveling, I was shown the comfort of being a part of a community for the first time. This kindness is what inspired me to begin volunteering in my community.

To me, my community service has helped to make me realize that I need to give back to those in need. While doing community service I have found how fortunate I am to live the life that I have been blessed with. Giving back to those who need is helps to make me feel like a better person. Helping others can help anyone to better themselves and their own opinion of themself.

Ever since I was a young age, my parents have taught me the importance of giving back to my community through community service, and helping others.