Lesson 23

Youth in Strengthening
Volunteerism
 to make a better community

The Importance of Volunteerism for Youth

• Develop Transferable Skills

• Reinforce Social Capital
• Make Real Change
• Facilitate Respect
• Support Academic Success
The Benefits of Youth Volunteerism for
Communities

• Build Safer Communities teens who volunteer are less likely to

participate in violent behaviors

• Spread the Good

• Introduce Fresh Perspectives
• Foster Lifelong Engagement