The Meaning of Service

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This paper is a personal essay describing the meaningful aspects and activities of the author's life. In particular, the author points to mentoring and tutoring as fulfilling and meaningful volunteer projects. The author discusses why teaching is exciting and also tells about volunteering as a soccer coach. This paper could be used as an example of a personal essay or a scholarship or college application personal statement.

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"This illustrates another principle of service--by giving back to others, you are also giving back to yourself. I like to think that in my own way I am paying tribute to the people who mentored me, when I was growing up and still formulating my own ideas about school, myself, and the world. This sense of paying tribute to past mentors by aiding others is further evident in my offering of free babysitting services. Growing up, I saw how difficult it is to strike a balance between work and family for parents. Having affordable and reliable childcare is very important, especially for working moms today, and I like to think that I make the lives of parents a little bit easier, and that they can have peace of mind when they leave their children in my care. Taking pride in being regarded as trustworthy is another way that performing service is a gift, for both the person who serves as well as the recipient of the server's gift. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• "service," The American Heritage(r) Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition, Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004, Answers.com 18 Apr. 2007, http://www.answers.com/topic/service

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