Persuasive Essay On Community Service

I decided to start volunteering at the local humane society because I’ve always been really passionate about animals and wanted to start benefiting them in the community. Prior to my service I was delighted because I’ve wanted to start volunteering for years and was glad the opportunity had presented itself. Throughout my experience I learned a great deal and met a lot of new people. Even though I’ve only just started serving my time at the Fox Valley Humane Association I can truly see the difference it has made in the community.

In tenth grade, my English teacher posed the class with a question: what are you going to do for your community? She emphasized the importance of making a positive impact, even if it meant simply smiling as you hold the door open for someone. She prompted us to go out of our comfort zone and do something for our community. While I had been volunteering at Church and at school, I had never really taken a step out of my comfort zone. Instead of just helping out in, say, a soup kitchen, I decided that it was time

At a young age I discovered a passion for helping others and I have continued to be passionate about serving my community since then. At the age of eight years old I began the first year of what would soon be my ten year membership of 4-H. Through that program and my church’s youth group I truly began to understand what selfless service was all about. I first began helping others by walking dogs at the local shelter and helping my 4-H club clean the sides of the highways. I later was able to experience several mission trips that opened my eyes to the larger aspect of service. My love for helping people continued to grow as I got older and I continued to find ways to make a difference. One of my favorite experiences was getting to help cook and serve a meal at a homeless

Many People in our community believe that the police and government should be removing the homeless camp away from us. But I think that they should stay so we can come together as a community and help them out and try and get them back on their own feet. Helping them doesn't mean you have to come out and give them money, money isn't everything. Just having a connection with them would be good even just going out and helping supply groceries would be good if we come together as one community, we could easily just donate twenty to thirty dollars a piece and go shopping for them. Instead of kicking them out and sending them elsewhere, why don't we join a fundraising community by doing that we could do many events just a few a month and we could use that money that was earned to help them out. Think about the little kids that are in that camp with their parents and you just wanna kick and throw them out on the streets you don't care as long as they are away from you and your house you are fine. We don't

Driving down the local china town in my area, a known site that inhabitants a large homeless population made me grasp a clear picture of how homelessness affects the community. The number of people without permit housing is increasing in the United States. The government should invest more resources to help the homeless population obtain jobs, temporary housing, occupational skills, and education.

“Every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together” (Ryan). These words said by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, reflects the words my parents would always say to me when I was little. I would donate old clothes that did not fit, or toys I did not play with anymore. Every summer I would volunteer at my town’s public library, as well as at my church. However, as I got older, doing the simple tasks at the library felt tedious and uninteresting so I stopped volunteering for a while. There were times when I had spare time that could have and should have been put to use volunteering, but I did not have the motivation. However, after being inducted into my High School’s National Honors Society, I needed volunteer hours in order to remain in it. This was the motivation I needed to begin volunteering again.

Imagine walking down a dark and isolated pavement lost and confused about the life you are living, carrying what is left of you, scraps of clothing, that pair of shoes with wore out soles and what remains inside of that beat-up backpack that once have little to no value to you. Having nowhere to go, nothing to eat, no money to spend and having no one around you to help. Your one solution is to spend the night on the filthy sidewalks we walk on a daily basis. Carefully listening to the clamor and racket of cars driving as they honk and blinker their headlights. People walking down the streets with faces of pure disgust, sniffing the distinct smell that belittles you to feel homeless and unwanted. As the day comes to an end, you lay on a cold

Coming from a multi-racial background I have grown up to believe and understand that everyone in the world is equal and it is only our actions towards the obstacles and challenges that define us. All my life I have taken challenges such as language barriers, physical adversity, and mental fortitude. Having these experiences will not only help me take on new challenges at the Air Force Academy but in my military career.

I started volunteering in February 2018 at the Jubilee Center serving the homeless in an urban area of Hollywood, Florida. I prepare foods, package and distribute vegetable and meat bags, sort and package donated food and serve meals to the patrons. Volunteering here I have learned the lesson of humility and continue to refine my purpose of serving my community. In addition, I have enhanced my communication skills by working with a diverse population. I am continually learning about the needs of the community and enjoy talking with people from all walks of life.

Today we received a past due statement that is saying that our service will be interrupted on March 29, because they did not receive our payment of $322.56 Now we verified that the check #072027 is not cleared the bank, and I assume that this check is lost. I called to the electric company and they told me that we should pay the past due amount today or our service will be shut down tomorrow. Please advise how we can pay it today?

Often times when you’re looking to do community service, you don’t have to look far. It is as simple as grabbing a garbage bag, putting on some gloves, and going out to pick up trash in the ditches on the side of the roads. Another way you can get community service hours is through our school principal. He has lists of numbers to call if you’re interested in helping out anywhere. People always are calling him to try and get volunteers to help them. They go to him because he knows all of us young and strong people. Personally, I would go to my mom if I needed to do community service. My mom is the president of the Patriots Athletic Club, and she is always looking for volunteers to help out in the concession stand during school events. I help

In the wake of crisis, commentators and news analysts have said that United States citizens make the best out of the worst circumstances. Throughout history Americans have shown that they have evolved into optimistic, vigilant people. Civic virtue is a morality or particular behavior that describes the way that a citizen holds involvement in society to a high standard. Civic virtue doesn’t necessarily have to be shown while in a group. An individual can display civic virtue by volunteering, participating in non profit events, or even voting. Civic virtue helps people understand their importance in their community and gives people a way to use their voice for good. Without the knowledge or understanding of civic virtue, people will start to become selfish. They won’t spend their time participating in non profit events or participating in groups that benefit society.

Over 1 million public charities are currently existing in the United States. The purpose of these charities is to address a concern that one may see. These public good deeds are usually funded by donations from individuals or organizations; Therefor, this gives people the option of choosing which charities will receive funds. Minerva Gaskill, owner of Acme, Inc., is currently looking for three charities to donate to. As Gaskill’s consultant, there will be three charities that will be examine, Children International, Kids Wish Network, and Make-A-Wish Foundation. Each charities will have a background, their finances analyze, and their actions in the community. Ending with the recommendation of which charity would be the best opinion.

The options for community service are endless. After narrowing down my options, I applied to volunteer at the Crystal Lake Public Library this past summer. Having to go in for an interview was a new experience for me, considering how I have never applied for a job. I believe that the exposure to the interview process did two things for me: first, it put me out of my comfort zone, and second, it taught me invaluable lessons about applying for future jobs and programs. This is because I am the kind of person who can get nervous easily, and I struggle to hide it sometimes. An interview is a type of situation that I would feel nervous in; however, I was able to overcome my fear and apply to the library anyways. Therefore, I learned what I should expect to be asked, and I understand how I should properly respond. Once I was accepted to the library’s volunteer network, I was able to choose which department I would work for in order to serve the community.

It is merely impossible to view the world in a realistic sense, based only on the single perspective one has learned and naturally grown into. The world is filled with endless numbers of people, cultures, and trials, each different from the last. Henry Thoreau wrote, "Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?". Everyday service is founded based on that statement and with that mindset, productivity can skyrocket, perspectives can expand, and the overall happiness in the world would flourish. Wealth and greed are the overpowering factors that lead our country today. American has boomed and continues to with all the new technology and developed strategic work styles. There is some controversy on the fairness given with opportunities. There are a numerous amount of different organizations and groups aimed at leveling out those opportunities for those who are less fortunate who make up the difference of productivity. These services give people hope for a better future and a stronger motivation to work for it knowing that they have received a somewhat second chance to lift themselves up. Service can be that one crucial factor that decides the path to a new, better life or the staying where one is at for their entire life. Opportunities for all will create a better way of life for citizens. Opening up all those missed chances will create a more stable society that will benefit most people. From better laws to more recognition, of all factors into our society as a whole. Every individual is created equal so the only reasonable conclusion would allow them to have those same opportunities to take. If the government won't allow these opportunities, we need to create them for ourselves. Stepping out of one’s comfort zone and acting for those who need the help is only accomplished with an open mind. Stepping back and taking a look at someone else’s experiences and thoughts will motivate you to take action and will shape you into the person you really want to be. In most cases, you need those different perspectives to find yourself and what your purpose is in your lifetime. Empathy goes hand in hand with Henry Thoreau’s quote and is an important trait to develop in