Teenagers Doing Charity Work
Giving to others is important for everybody. For teenagers, working with charities and doing volunteer work is especially important. Teens often have a mentality of seeking what's in it for them when faced with a new and unfamiliar task. While charity work really should be about others, a teenager has much to gain from giving time to help others.
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Work Experience
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Many young people complain that they can't get a job without on-the-job experience, but they also fear that they can never gain that experience without a job. That is not completely true. Being a volunteer is an excellent way to get the experience that's needed to build a career.
Emotional Growth
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Teens often become wrapped up in the day-to-day drama of high school. Doing charity work gives teens a chance to see that their problems are small in comparison to some of the real issues in the world. Sitting with an elderly person at a nursing home can give her a greater sense of empathy. Helping build a house with Habitat for Humanity gives a teen the chance to see the needs of others instead of their own.
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College Applications
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Colleges love to see charity work on a student's application. In addition to sought-after scholastic achievement, colleges look for students who use their time and talents to help others, such as working with special-needs students and participating in charity walks to raise money for cancer.
Find A Passion
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Volunteering with a charity organization gives a young person the opportunity to experiment with different types of work. Often, these volunteer experiences ignite the fire to a lifelong passion. For example, a teen who volunteers to rock sick babies at a hospital may fall in love with nursing.
Make Friends
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Teens who give time to charity will will meet other young people who also want to make a difference in the world. Meeting like-minded individuals creates a great basis for life-long friendships. Teens who come together to read books to underprivileged children at the library will bond together through their shared belief in the importance of reading and education.
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