1. “TeenVolunteerism” “How do non-profit associations motivate youngpeople?” Meryem YILDIZ

2. Content: “Definitions of “Volunteerism” -What is “Volunteerism”? - (R.Q.) “Whyteensvolunteer?” -Why do teenagersdecideto be a volunteer?- (R.Q.) “Thebenefitsforteenvolunteers?” -What is thebenefitforteenvolunteers at thenon-profitassociations?- (R.Q) “Conclusion”

4. Definitions of “Volunteerism” Volunteerism is a process, in experience that is essential to growth – to go beyond oneself and one’s needs and wants, to think of others in the society, beyond our immediate circle and family. Volunteerism is essential to growth as a citizen, a stakeholder in the society. Volunteerism develops habits of the heart and mind.

5. Whyteensvolunteer? Seventy percent (70 %) of youngvolunteersthink that: “Volunteering makes people feel good about themselves.”*

6. Whyteensvolunteer? The most noteworthy reasons for volunteering: * “feeling compassion for people in need” (86 %) “having an interest in the volunteer-type activity or work” (72 %) “gaining a new perspective on things” (70 %) “the import of the activity to those in need” (63 %)

7. teensarevolunteer…Because: Volunteersarepeoplewhocare! Theysee a problem in somewhereandthey wanttosolve it! Volunteering is takingaction! Theyare not talkingaboutsomething. They Aredoingsomething! Volunteeringchangesthelives!

8. THESE ARE HANDS! WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH YOURS?

10. Thebenefitsforteenvolunteers… Volunteering can helpyoutoexploreyourinterests. Volunteering can helpyoulearnaboutpossiblecareers. You can meetpeopleyoumight not ordinarilymeet.

11. Thebenefitsforteenvolunteers… Volunteeractivitiesaddvaluetocollegeapplicationsandworkresumes It’sfun. You’resharingyourtalentsandknowledgewithothers. You’readvancingthecommongood.

12. conclusion… Volunteer’sbenefitsare not aboutfinancial. Theyfeelmoresatisfiedbybeing a part of solutionandchanging!!! “Volunteerism=Opportunity”

13. Referencelist *Pearce, Jone L. (1993). `Volunteers : theorganizationalbehavior of unpaidworkers `, London, Routledge *Stebbins, Robert A. ; Graham, Margaret (2004). `Volunteering as leisure/leisure as volunteering : an internationalassessment` Wallingford, CABI *Naylor, Harriet H. (1967). `Volunteerstoday. Finding, trainingandworkingwiththem` New York,Association Boshe and Associates, Inc. (2001). Middletown, NJ. Retrieved January 21, 2004 from http://www.bohse.com/html/facts_on_volunteerism.html. Boraas, S. (August 2003). “Volunteerism in the United States,” in the Monthly labor review. Washington, DC: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Brundy, J.L. (1995). “Preparing the organization for volunteers,” In the Volunteer management handbook, Edited by Tracy Connors. New York, NY: Jon Wiley and Sons.

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