Essay About Youth Volunteerism

The best part is that you get to share that positivity to those you’re volunteering with.

He found a lot of organizations for teen girls to get involved in the community, but he couldn’t find much out there for boys. Spencer and his mother, Terry Corwin, recognized the importance of giving back, so they worked together to create Lion’s Heart.

Lion’s Heart offers teenagers a special connection with their communities by providing volunteer and leadership opportunities for teens.

Volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice and develop your social skills, since you are meeting regularly with a group of people with common interests.

Once you have momentum, it’s easier to branch out and make more friends and contacts.

Volunteering also strengthens your ties to the community and broadens your support network, exposing you to people with common interests, neighborhood resources, and fun and fulfilling activities.

While some people are naturally outgoing, others are shy and have a hard time meeting new people.

I have learned that when you give back, you are part of the community." Here are a few words from graduated members of Lion’s Heart: “Lions Heart had a huge impact on what I have done over the years.

The confidence I obtained leading a new student run community service group has given me skills I still use today.

Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place.

Even helping out with the smallest tasks can make a real difference to the lives of people, animals, and organizations in need.