Geared to a young adult and teen audience, the Canadian production Volunteers for Life outlines the benefits of volunteerism in communities, which include honing social skills, exploring various occupations, and gaining life experience. Combining interviews with young people and visits to organizations that rely on volunteers, the program also provides some excellent leads for students to find volunteer opportunities, and helps them to recognize skills and talents they possess that might be useful to others. A terrific inspirational video for high school-aged kids, this is recommended. Aud: J, H, P. (L. Stevens)
Volunteers for Life
(2002) 23 min. VHS: $29.95 ($79 w/PPR). Study guide included. Magic Lantern Communications. Color cover. Volume 19, Issue 3
Volunteers for Life
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