I Oppose So Called Mandatory Volunteerism

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alexandra31

100 Hours Required to Graduate My High School

My high school required us to have 100 hours (so like 25 a year). I came up 10 short - yes it has to be documented! So, I helped my art teacher with some projects. I'm not very artistic, but this was within my ability. It was required...

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Written on August 23rd, 2009
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SpiritOfTheRabbit

Smells Funny To Me

Besides being a complete oxymoron, it just smells fishy.
I don't want any bill saying I have to volunteer for government service. I know under this bill people aren't forced to volunteer, per se, but it's the fine print we must pay...

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Written on March 11th, 2010
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Not Sure When But

soon all colleges and universities (in the USA) will require CBL (community based learning) classes in order to get a degree. Therefore, volunteering and giving back to the community will be here to stay.
When I ...

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Written on August 23rd, 2009
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grayseaprincess

It Seems Wrong

...To force people to volunteer when they really don't want to, just so that they can graduate with the proper credits from high school or college. I know that their motivation behind this was to get kids off their butt and working...

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Written on August 19th, 2012
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mysplitpersonality

Am I Wrong?

I joined this group with the thought that it was about forcing people to volunteer?? I'm thinking I might be off base but that's my topic so here goes.
I believe volunteering and philanthropy comes from the heart. Where...

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Written on August 23rd, 2009
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"Humane Society always needs help with the animals or just visit a senior center..."
"soon all colleges and universities in the USA will require CBL community based learning classes in order to get a degree..."
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