Respond to the following in your blog by answering with quotations and explaining your choices: http://goo.gl/C1Szk
-Explain the two sides of volunteering as explained in this article. (5 quotes)
"such service teaches children and teenagers to look beyond themselves and understand the role they can play in their community and country."
"negative light, it is one more activity to tick off en route to college."
"some portion of community service is prompted by students interested more in résumé-building,”
“'most service programs do not examine causes of social problems or possible solutions' and, therefore, play down the need for political engagement."
“We believe that all three dimensions of citizenship are important, but found that most programs do not address all three and generally pay least attention to the last,”
-What are the issues associated with volunteerism? (3 quotes)
“We know the price of an air-conditioned hotel and a plane. It’s an act of affluent tourism masquerading as community service.”----And if you’re using travel volunteerism to burnish your college application, beware. It may backfire.
"...waited until his senior year to volunteer,”
-What are the benefits of volunteerism? (3 quotes)
"filled the 40-hour requirement"
"changed the boy’s outlook"
“You’re opening the doors for relationships and learning in a way that’s very different than being a traveler."
-What are the most significant statements of the article? (Any)
Those surveyed also said they understood some students had to work and didn’t have time for volunteering. My sons do have the luxury of being able to help in the community, and I’m glad to say they seem to want to
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