You can be that someone, even if you re just a kid. If you re as sick as I am of the media reports of kids who cause trouble as gang members, drug users, vandals, and violent criminals then you ll welcome the chance to prove that young people can be a powerful force for positive change. If you re worried that your community is becoming an unsafe place to live, work, and play, you can help to turn it around. A service project is a great way to bring people together. When people come together, neighborhoods are stronger.
People start watching out for one another.
Maybe your neighbor across the street, across the hall, or across the alley has ideas and skills to contribute to your project. Imagine how good it will feel to know that your actions are making a difference in people s lives. Your self-esteem will soar, and you ll gain new confidence. Along the way, you ll develop new talents and abilities leadership skills, organizational skills, public speaking skills, and more. As you apply to colleges and look for jobs, you ll discover that admissions officials and employers are impressed by young people who serve.