should be a requirement for high school students to complete for them to graduate?
2007-12-13 07:08:22 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
no they have enough work to do.
would be good training though.
2007-12-13 07:10:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do, It doesn't take much to volunteer, when you think that there is 52 weeks a year, even 40 hours to graduate would take you less time than you think. It can help on a college application form, get to know people who might help you find a job, get an incredible feel of accomplishment and feel great about yourself.
Sometimes who you are able to volunteer with is incredible. I spent 2 summers helping out the Canadian National Men's Basketball Team in doing office work, selling tickets, doing security and other stuff. I actually got to be part of an incredible tournament involving China, Mexico, Russia & Canada, in which I was able to become the official scorekeeper for the games. I felt so short! lol
2007-12-14 09:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by NWIP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In short, yes.
In detail...
I am currently a senior in a high school that does not mandate community service for graduation. However, I am president of my school's Key Club (a community service organization for high schoolers sponsored by Kiwanis International), and a member in numerous other service organizations.
I believe that going to school has one major focus: to educate. When many of us think of the word educate, we usually think of math, science, history, taking test, and earning grades; however, I think one of the most important lessons that CAN and SHOULD be taught is the lesson of giving and volunteering.
Many people say that, yeah, volunteering is good, but it's not the school's place to make it compulsory. However, I think in this case you have to look at the benefits and the costs of mandatory volunteerism. Although the term is somewhat oxymoronic, the vast benefits of instilling such values such as helping out in ones community is well worth the cost of 30 - 50 hours across the time span of 4 years.
In addition, many students would love to volunteer but don't know where to go (see many posts on this forum) or how to do it. I think by requiring such volunteer work, students would learn how and where to go to help out.
The bottom line, instilling values in teens across the nation by requiring 2 (48 hours) out of 1461 (4 years) days of a high school career is ultimately a responsible opportunity to take advantage of.
2007-12-15 16:18:44 · answer #3 · answered by p_hp_fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that would be a wonderful idea, but we need someone in each school to set up apprentice-ships with non-profit groups and make sure each group gets only what they need, not a crowd of bored high schoolers.
When I think of Humanity for Housing, thinking of all that could be accomplished with teen power, I shiver. What about the food pantry? Meals on Wheels? The local hospital? The preemie babies that need to be rocked a lot? So much could be accomplished, and I think every single high schooler should get the lesson that it's important to give to the community, even if you're not paid cash for your work.
TX Mom
2007-12-13 22:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it shouldn't be a requirement for graduating high school.
2007-12-13 15:17:23 · answer #5 · answered by ddnguyen9 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Forget stipends, resumes, etc. It gives each student the opportunity to learn what it means to be a human being, living in a society. For some, it will be the beginning of a life of compassion and charity.
2007-12-16 11:28:17 · answer #6 · answered by Jim S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. i was a security guard at the feinstein school. I can tell you for a FACT that most of those kids are their for the cash stipend. all the teachers care about is they keep up their diaries. if a kid is going to volunteer they should do it on their own and it should count towards college for the genuine effort. ill never forget the site of feinstien kids hounding this teacher screaming for their stipends.
2007-12-13 15:13:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! And I would recommend they do volunteer work in areas of critical importance....like in nursing homes where they can learn to be nice to old people.
2007-12-13 17:37:41 · answer #8 · answered by Barbara A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should only so if they know what they would like to be after college,so they can volunteer in that feel that will help them decide if that is the field for them.but if they are undecided about college volunteering makes no sense.
2007-12-13 15:12:38 · answer #9 · answered by Kim C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is in some schools.
and i think yes, atleast 20-30 hours of volunteer work to graduate.it gives you a little practice and will help you for college.
2007-12-13 15:11:36 · answer #10 · answered by miya 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and I also think that we should all be required to serve in the military. And get free college tuition. It would change the world.
2007-12-13 15:14:56 · answer #11 · answered by lisawithcats 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋