Participating in Community Service

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The writer looks at the valuable contributions that have been made throughout history by individuals who have taken an active stance to improve the society in which they live. The writer also touches upon the subject of altruism and why helping those in need also rewards the volunteer. In addition, the states that volunteering allows him the opportunity to meet like minded people. The author concludes that his volunteering activities are beneficial to society and to his own well being.

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"Leadership roles are very important to me as well. The old saying that if you didn't vote, you do not have a gripe is very true. If you sit back and do not participate, how can you change things, stand up for what you believe or even be a part of society. It is the obligation of every citizen to participate and ensure that his or her interests, feelings and convictions are served. The world is full of people that want to sit back and gripe about the way things are going, but they will not do anything about it. Get involved, start your own community group if necessary. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Dictionary definition of altruism. The American Heritage(r) Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright (c) 2004, 2000:by Houghton Mifflin Company.
• De Dreu, C., Beersma, B., Stroebe, K., & Euwema, M. (2006).Motivated Information Processing, Strategic Choice, and the Quality of Negotiated Agreement. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 90(6), 927-943.

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