Caring- the process of looking after the needs and wellbeing of another person due to their age, illness or disability…
The Kiwanis International Club held a survey where they asked when is it important to help out others? 75% of people believe in helping others when it will have an important impact on not only their lives but on other people's lives. When asked what type of community service makes the biggest difference, ⅔ answered hands on activities such as donating supplies, volunteering with a local service club, or participating in local community events have a bigger influence than just giving out money (Most Americans Believe One Can Can Change the World). Today, because of the sacrifices and achievements of many strong leaders, others now have their independence from countries, they have the right to vote, improved working conditions, or just an opportunity to be a better person. According to the survey on volunteerism done by the Kiwanis International Club, 86% of Americans believe one person can make a change (“Most Americans Believe One Can Change the World”). If this many people believe that humans are capable of making a change in the world, then the only thing stopping us from improving the world is us. As a quote by an anonymous person states “If you’re searching for that one person who will change your life...take a look in the mirror”; humans are the future of the world, and to live prosperous lives, we should be willing to help improve not only our living conditions, but to not be selfish and lend a helping hand to others in need as well. What the world is molded into is because of us, and as John F. Kennedy once said, “Making a positive difference in our own life or the lives of others, organizations, and the world at large starts with a healthy mind, body, and spirit, and a change of daily thoughts, communications, and actions of our own self…
An act of kindness can develop values for both the person receiving the aid and the person offering the support as well as community development. In this summary key points are discussed on altruism. The summary stems from an act of kindness, which was conducted by the author as a student of Capstone Course in Psychology/Psy 490. I presented money to a person who needed money for his or her next meal, without expecting anything in return. A person does not realize the degree of emotions involved in experiencing need nor true concern until he or she begins to offer support with no desire of reward.…
III. Thesis Statement: The profound affect Helping other makes in our life. Preview Statement: During the minutes that follow, I will tell you how Volunteering is Gods will by . . .…
You are not only helping someone in areas where they can’t necessarily help themselves, but also helping yourself. You are gaining character and leadership skills to better your future career, There are many issues in the community that a simple act of service can help. Volunteering is also very valuable when it comes to entering college. It shows colleges that the applicant is bringing something to their campus and they are ready to go above and beyond to succeed and accomplish goals inside the classroom. It can also impress admission officers when trying to enroll in graduate school. Once out of college volunteering can demonstrate to future employers that you have a dedications for your community and would have the same for your…
We need to work together in order to provide justice in the world. Caring for others can open up the hearts and minds of all individuals that will also provide pleasure and respect of being able to help others in need.…
Studies have shown that volunteering increases overall health (“Benefits of Volunteering”). It helps individuals learn or develop skill sets that can be used to further job opportunities. Volunteering gives a person a sense of pride like no other and teaches people to become humble and respectful of others. While serving in a soup kitchen in Huntsville, I realized just how dependent others are on us for their survival. It was this experience that helped me understand that the people you come in contact with to help will stay with you forever.…
Volunteers find a sense of self worth, empathy, gratitude, and responsibility. Personally, helping the community and providing a service to the community allows for a boost in confidence. Our world is often corrupt and unjust, but by twisting balloons and face painting, I learned that regardless of age, the youth of today can make major impacts on society, one smile at a time, even if it is just for a slight…
Fortunately, society places more value on goodwill than anything else, and so teaches and encourages its members to be helpful toward one another. This can lead to individuals with a moral code that revolves around selflessness, which in turn, can make them heroes. Nevertheless, goodwill without subjective action is meaningless to people who are in…
Random House Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary (1999) defines caring as being under one’s protection or charge like a doctor or caregiver (p.314). The care ethicists “emphasizes the importance of caring as maintaining a relationship no matter the consequences for the caretaker and others; it is choosing an option, but acting so as not to violate relationships or hurt others with whom one is in relationship” (Parks & Wike, 2010, p. 17). Care is expressed as concern for others, their rights, and treating every individual equally (Edelman & Mandle, 2010, p.120).…
Volunteering in itself, has many benefits not only to a person’s health, but to the world. There are many types of volunteering opportunities that can benefit a community. Volunteering for an environmental group locally in a community is beneficial because it can have more lasting visible effects in the area as well as can help build stronger support relationships between people with common interests. Also it impacts the people in the area more emotionally compared to national volunteering. Volunteering locally for the environment can have longer lasting benefits such as, having more lasting visible effects, building stronger relationships, and having a bigger impact to people’s emotions in the community.…
When recalling eye-opening events that have played important roles in my life that have contributed to who I am today, I remember a trip to Tijuana, Mexico. Along with several members of my church, The Great Samaritan Church, I gathered donations of clothes, toys, and other necessary household appliances to transport to shanty towns in Tijuana, Mexico. The crew consisted of church members, doctors, and electricians, who eagerly contributed to give hope to a disadvantaged community.…
The most obvious benefit of volunteering is the rewarding sentiment evoked when making a difference in other people’s lives.…
According to the Giving USA Foundation, charitable giving in the United States reached an estimated $295 billion in 2006—a new record. The record-setting donations included $1.9 billion from Warren Buffett, paid as the first installment of his 20-year pledge of more than $30 billion to four different foundations. But you don’t have to be rich to make a difference. Millions of ordinary Americans—people who you pass on the street every day--also gave to charity, for the sake of making the world a better place, one dollar at a time. Whether you donate money or time, giving back is beneficial--and not just for the recipients. Research has shown that the old adage, “it’s better to give than to receive” is true after all. A Gallup survey on volunteering in the U.S.A. found that 52% of volunteers do it because they like doing something useful and helping others. Another 38% said they enjoy doing volunteer work and feeling good about themselves. Besides feeling good about yourself for doing something for others, giving back is also good for your physical health. In a Canadian study, 85% of Ontario volunteers rated their health as "good," compared to 79% of non-volunteers. Only 2% of volunteers reported "poor" health, one-third the amount of non-volunteers who reported the same health status Still other studies have shown a relationship between volunteering and increased selfesteem, with volunteers reporting both greater personal empowerment and better health. Doing for others may stimulate the release of endorphins, which has been linked to improved nervous and immune system functions, too. Many people report a “high” from volunteering, similar to the good feelings that come from exercise. Others have found that volunteering can help fight depression. Helping others can help take your mind off your own problems and enable you to see the bigger picture. Once…
Cited: Allyene, Sonia, ed. "Volunteering Helps You, Too." Black Enterprise 37 (2007): 74. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Benedictine University, Naperville. 2 Apr. 2008. Keyword: volunteering.…