Giving Back To Society

As Confucius once said, “He who wishes to secure the good of others, has already secured his own”. Society today is filled with chaos and beliefs that reflect the lost sense of humanity and compassion. Most strive to achieve a position in life, disregarding the value of giving back to others. Because of this, a large section if the population endures problems that they should never know, such as starvation, thirst, and homelessness. Service helps people understand how their actions have an impact on society, explore the passions that drive their actions, and aid them in obtaining new valuable life-skills. Service achieves a two-way iwn by both giving back to society and aiding a person to discover who he/she is as a person. One of the most

In my school, when a student wants to submit volunteer hours, there is a questionnaire that he/she must answer. One of the first questions asked is, ”What skills has this activity taught you?” Every Saturday, I volunteer in a program known as GIVE. GIVE is a non-profit organization designed to aid students in K-6 who need help in certain subjects; it is a perfect resource for parents because it is completely free. Usually, I tutor students who are in grades 3-5 and are struggling on some sort of math or science concepts. One of the most important parts of working with kids is patience. It is impossible to be a good tutor if one gets frustrated easily or annoyed by the fact that a child may ask multiple questions. Furthermore, one must always be willing to answer questions, even if they may not seem relevant. With continued practice and experience in tutoring, a person is able to refine and learn new life skills. Since I have been a part of this program for multiple years, some of the skills that this service has taught me are patience, compassion, compromise. The skills that I obtained from this activity, will prove immensely useful in the future when a job may be frustrating or a problem arises. Service can indeed bring out the best in a