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Is it persuasive? What should I change? Please keep in mind I’m only 13 and in the 7th grade.

WildCare protects and ensures the lives of thousands of animals every year, making it in my opinion one of the most important organizations in the Bay Area. The work WildCare does is beneficial to our environment and to the welfare of our bay’s ecology, keeping it stable and healthy; a nearly impossible task. The way that many people treat the environment torments the homes of our local animals putting their lives in jeopardy. Whether their populations are diminishing or they are abundant, WildCare still helps the animals in need of assistance. WildCare is a comforting idea for animal lovers like me, knowing that there are people who care for the lives of animals as much as those of humans. Even with 4,000 animals to take care of, WildCare still manages to protect them and bring them back to health. Animals are spirited creatures that help this world go around, man without animals would never be able to survive; they would be missing out on sincere creatures that have truly pure intentions. I believe that animals are what keep the human race in line, without the idea of threating lives of animals; people would attack each other like savages putting an end to us. They are in my mind peacemakers, gentle yet they know when to logically stand their ground and to actually attack for reason. WildCare helps keep the animals healthy and protects their worlds and in a way, ours.
The idea of tending to hurt animals is something that really takes heart, I believe that only extremely dedicated people are capable of keeping with this type of work and when I set my heart on something I won’t stop until I feel that I’ve succeeded. My goal in life is to become a biologist and study leopards, specifically the Amur Leopard. Hopefully by the time I succeed in becoming a biologist, the Amur Leopard will still be alive. I’m also very interested in other sorts of animals, such as lynxes, foxes, meerkats, lemurs, etc. I was introduced to animals when I was in preschool, our teacher would teach us about different habitats and the animals that lived there, ever since then I have had a thirst for knowledge about other animals. I’ve tried considering taking another path in life, but every time I see animal shows I think, “How fun would it be to get to spend your days studying and working with them?” In order for me to start in this path, I must start somewhere, and where better than WildCare? I’ve also tried to protect animals in many different ways, I have written multiple essays to companies that preform animal testing, asking them to attempt using alternate more effective forms of testing and have written an essay that was published in my school newsletter about puppy mills. But, I believe it’s time to take a step forward and actually volunteer and hands on help the animals. I love my two pets, my dog, a beagle, miniature pinscher mix and my cat, an American Short Hair. I believe that I would be perfect as a volunteer at the WildCare Center; it could set me up for my future and help me get into a great high school. It might be a bit discouraging that this would be my first volunteer work and I hope that doesn’t make you change your mind about possibly considering me.

Thanks for reading it

Change your last sentence. Volunteering is not discouraging at all. It is a wonderful way to help. You may want to delete the parts where you discuss your views on the importance of animals keeping the humans in line. That is a little ‘out there.’ You are volunteering to help an animal care facility; not going off and joining GreenPeace.
Other than that, it is a nice piece of writing. Perhaps you can ask some teachers if you may use them as a reference. A respected professional’s good opinion of you will always opens doors to new opportunities.
Good Luck!

I just got an application the other day to volunteer there and they said you need to pass a drug test, so I was wondering what kind of tests they use there. And don’t just guess, I’d like an accurate response please!!!!

Sounds like someone has been puffing the Crontonimo Bay…..

I have to go for orientation. Do you expect them to ask me any confusing questions, and could you please tell me what happened when you volunteered on the first day.

Thank you ahead of time and 10 points to most informative answer!!!!

Every rec center is different. You haven’t said the name of this rec center nor where it is, so there is no way for someone who has volunteered at that specific rec center to even be aware of your question in order to answer it.

The orientation will be more about them talking to you than them asking questions of you. They will tell you about their rules, they will make sure you understand the commitment you are making, they will talk about what can get you dismissed as a volunteer, and so forth. Beyond that, without more information from you regarding this rec center and what you have signed up to do, you aren’t going to get more specific details.

http://www.abroaderview.org/china.php

China is the cultural center of East Asia: its social riches and 5,000 years of turbulent history place it among the worlds greatest travel destinations. The Great Wall, Xians Terracotta Army, the Forbidden Palace and Tiananmen Square: the very names ring of history and legend.

The Shandong province, where are volunteer projects are based, is located on the eastern edge of the North China Plain. The Shandong peninsula is home to some of Chinas best ports, located along the peninsulas rocky, indented coast. The hilly countryside produces an abundant amount of fruit while fishing is the most important industry along the coast.

With a history of more than 5,000 years, Shandong is considered one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Shandong has also been the home of a large number of historical figures, including Confucius, the great thinker and educator from China.

Shandong Province is also considered the birthplace of China’s pottery, porcelain and silk. Throughout the province the tourist can find traditional items like the clocks and watches of Yantai, the porcelain of Zibo, the kites of Weifang, the shell-carving and beer of Qingdao host of the 2008 Olympics sailing events.

There are daily flights from Beijing to Yantai, less than an hour, costing less than $80. Weekend excursions can be arranged to visit the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and Tiananmen Square.

Volunteering in China is a way to immerse yourself in a new culture, while discovering one person can make a real difference. Volunteering in Shandong province allows you to explore a unique region of China, one that has a lot to offer its visitors. Enjoy the scenic beaches and local sites like Liugong Island, Penglai-Penglai Pavilion, the Water Fortress and the Museum of Ancient Warship.

Volunteer in China with us and see A Broader View of the World.

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Im 15 and would really love to volunteer at an animal charity or rescue center because i am aiming to be a vet and because it so competitive to get into the university to do with vet course you need experience with animals , so i thought the earlier the better .Ive searched for quite a while for one but come up with nothing So is their any animal charities or rescue centers or even vets that anybody knows of that i could volunteer at like walking dogs, cleaning etc ?
thanking u advance

The link below is to a web page about teen volunteering, with links to how to find volunteering opportunities.

UCLA alumnus and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villariagosa and Chancellor Gene Block join thousands of UCLA students giving back to the community. Volunteer Day celebrates the launch of UCLA’s new Volunteer Center.

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I want to get a degree in early childhood development and Im thinking that volunteering would be a good opportunity to get hands on experience. I am going into my junior year of high school and ive been taking nutrition classes and what not to get me started, but what are the requirements to be able to volunteer at a day care center?

Any daycare center would be happy to have someone to volunteer. When you go in, talk to the center’s Director. Tell her exactly what you mentioned in your question. It’s important that you mention your intention of going into Early Childhood, so that she knows you are serious about wanting to be there, and that you want to learn. She will be thrilled to have you.

Even if you are just a helper most of the time, it will give you a good idea of what goes on at a daycare. Observing is a key component in childcare. Teachers observe children a lot to learn about them and see exactly what is going on, and then write reports on what we observed. So don’t be discouraged if they don’t let you read stories or whatever. You learn a lot just by observing.

Also, be aware that there is a big difference between daycare, preschool, and kindergarten. Daycare children are often at the center for a long period of time. Preschool is usually just morning or afternoons, and the kids don’t get so tired. I teach preschool, am in college for early childhood education. We have to do some fieldwork at childcare centers, and I really have a hard time being at daycares.

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay honors volunteers at the 2010 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. The Crisis Center has over 160 volunteers. Hat’s off to our volunteers! www.crisiscenter.com

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i know it sounds silly that i am asking this question, but i have recently found this organization that helps find missing children where i live and it’s headquarters is like a 20 minute drive from my house. i have always wanted to volunteer for something involving missing and exploited children and i think it would be a great volunteer experience. it’s something that i have become passionate about and i would love to do it. the reason why i am asking this is that it’s bad timing….i am going into my last year of high school and this summer i am upgrading 2 courses which will take the whole of July. this August i have to fill out university applications, study for SATs, and possibly take driving school. if i volunteer, that means my mom would be the only person to drive me and thus take time off of weekends from her studying…she’s going back to work.

i really want to do this but i don’t know how to tell my mom without her getting angry. i need some ideas on how to convince her!

all advice is welcome and thanks for answering

she wont get angry you are wanting to help people out and she will be proud of you that you want to volunteer just tell her that u have found a voluntary job which you really want to do, and if she is not doing anything could she please take you, im sure she will take you as long as she is not at work if she cant take you all the time there will be someone else working there who could take you there and back, tell your mum that you still have time to do everything else and this will also look good on ur cv xx
good look and please answer mine x
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Fourteen years ago, Julie Gomez had surgery to remove a gastrointestinal carcinoid tumor, her gallbladder, and parts of her liver and small intestine. Since then she’s been living with this rare and chronic cancer that is controlled — but not cured.

One of the things that helps Julie cope is her volunteer work in the hospitality center at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. She says that it is one place that she feels comfortable talking openly about cancer. Gomez says it’s important to talk about her cancer, and the conversations in the Hospitality Center tend to be uplifting and positive.

“I volunteer once a week and talk about my experience with cancer, and it’s almost like therapy,” she says. “I think everyone needs to connect with people who’ve had similar experiences.”

Read more about Julie Gomez http://www2.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/2009/09/how-do-you-face-cancer-when-its-chronic.html

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