Volunteers

Today’s generation has a lot more distractions than previous generations. Yet despite our busy schedules, most young people still find time to get involved with their community. I believe that everyone, especially the more fortunate, has a certain obligation to give back to their community. In most cases, people believe that the only “community” they are responsible for is the town in which they live. However, I believe this to be false. I believe that young people should participate in volunteer work world wide. Ghandi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Areas of service that are of significance to me are projects that help destitute families, acts that reach out to children, and mission fields.

Over half of the American population is living in some type of poverty. Millions of Americans are homeless. That is why I decided to volunteer for habitat for humanity. When I arrived, the house itself was nearly finished. However, there was still much work to be done. I helped plant flowers and trees, spread grass seed and hay, and paint the house. Now, not only did the family