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Topic: death-penalty

Revenge is what we feel when someone we love gets taken from us, especially the families of the victims involved in homicide, and that’s what capital punishment does. The families are entitled to get retribution for the ones they love; certainly they’d feel more at peace knowing the criminal is no longer a threat, above all the family members and friends could get their final closure. It certainly isn’t fair that their loved ones have been killed; the death penalty would give the loved ones some concluding justice, giving the criminal his/her due for their cruel actions. That being said J. Budziszewsk a Professor of Government and Philosophy at the University of Texas states “Society is justly ordered when each person receives what is due to him. Crime disturbs this just order, for the criminal takes from people their lives, peace, liberties, and worldly goods in order to give himself undeserved benefits. Deserved punishment protects society morally by restoring this just order, making the wrongdoer pay a price equivalent to the harm he has done” (Death Pro). Agreeing with Budziszewsk, capital punishment maybe worth it after all, providing the loved ones with some peace and everlasting justice. Refutation #3:
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victim would feel at ease knowing the oppressor is dead, but to know the oppressor is suffering, living everyday hell on earth would be what he/she truly deserves. Mistakes like taking someone’s life are unforgiveable, surely anybody could agree with that, however continuing that cycle would be inhuman. To support this statement is Raymond A. Schroth a Professor at St. Peter’s College “Retribution is just another word for revenge, and the desire for revenge is one of the lowest human emotions — perhaps sometimes understandable, but not really a rational response to a critical situation” (Con Death). Retaliation is not the answer, surely we know better than to take the life of someone who’s taken a life, that’s what makes us superior to criminals. Conclusion:
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Though the government will continue to use this unethical way to punish the convicted, there are numerous organizations and groups of people who are abolitionist trying to outlaw the death penalty altogether. Certainly there are other ways to enforce fear in criminals, without actually killing them but yet we chose to unsympathetically end their lives. The United States should realize how much we are truly spending on executions, for these criminals who don’t even deserved such a luxury. Death is the easy way out for most, sure it’d be painful for them, but they deserve a lifetime of pain; life in prison offers them a torture much worse than death. As a nation we need to realize how truly wrong it is to take someone’s life, we need to realize we’re superior. It is the government’s job to encourage justice, not punish the guilty. Almost every species kills, but only one chooses to willingly kill their own, humans. “The wrong thing done for the right reason is still the wrong thing” (Charmed Quotes).
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A. Rogers, Simon, and Mona Chalabi. “Death Penalty Statistics, Country by Country.”Theguardian.com. Guardian News and Media, 13 Dec. 2013. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. B. “Top 10 Pros and Cons – Death Penalty – ProCon.org.” ProConorg Headlines. N.p., n.d.Web. 27 Feb. 2014. C. “Methods of Execution.” DPIC. Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2011. Web. 01 Mar. 2014. D. Meehan, Mary. “Ten Reasons To Oppose the Death Penalty.” America Staging. TheNational Catholic Review, n.d. Web. 1 Mar. 2014. E. “Historical Timeline – Death Penalty –
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The death penalty is much more expensive than life without parole. It requires a long process for capital cases, which is needed in order to make sure that innocent individuals are not executed for crimes they did not commit. If the death penalty was replaced with a sentence of life without parole, which costs millions of dollars less, a lot of money could be saved for useful necessities. The millions of dollars could be spent on education, roads, programs, and more. Capital punishment is time consuming and expensive than the typical crime cases. Speaking of the innocent, my next point, an innocent person serving life can be released from death row.
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The system can make tragic mistakes. According to the editorial “There is No ‘Humane’ Execution”, since 1973, 139 people have been released from death row because they were proven innocent said by the Death Penalty Information Center. We’ll never know for sure how many people have been executed for crimes they didn’t commit. DNA is rarely available in homicides, often irrelevant and can’t guarantee we won’t execute innocent people. A number of innocent people have had to been put to death, which contradicts with the true meaning of justice. Leading to my final point, that capital punishment is immoral and is foundation of injustice.
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It is barbaric that people siding with capital punishment consider it moral. If anything, death penalty contradicts the true meaning of justice. In the article “Is Life in Prison without Parole a Better Option than Death Penalty?” John P. Conrad, former Chief of Center for Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation at the National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice said “I hold that the execution of the most contemptible murderer conflicts with the true functions of retributive justice- the repudiation of evil done and the prospective reconciliation of the criminal with the community he has wronged.” Capital punishment is immoral and unfair and discriminatory in practice. No one deserves to die. In civilized society, we reject the principle of literally doing to criminals what they do to their victims. For instance, if the culprit’s crime was rape, his punishment cannot literally be rape. We shouldn’t punish the murderer with death. Capital punishment shows what an uncivilized and immoral society we are.
Topic: death-penalty

The sentence of capital punishment is a barbaric action for punishment a criminal. Murder is unacceptable by society, yet people seem to approve killing criminals. Sentencing a criminal to death does not solve the questions and problems left behind, it just creates controversy. Capital punishment is wrongly practiced and immoral and the wrong way to punish criminals. Life in prison without parole is a much better option, whereas capital punishment is just a way to seek revenge on the individual who would rather have the darkness of a solitary than not to see the dark at all.
Topic: community-service

During my time as a volunteer of FTFT, | learned details about the sufferings caused by poverty, hunger, homelessness and social injustice. However, after my initial shock, I developed a close relationship with many of those in need over time. As a result, I became aware that many problems could be lessened or solved if these people had access to adequate legal counsel to advocate on their behalf. Prior to FTFT, | already admired the contributions made by lawyers in our society as outlined by family members and neighbors.
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They have the potential to level the playing field and ensure that justice is served. Now, with my newfound awareness and empathy, I have a personal motivation to enter the legal profession in order to improve the lives of the poor and disenfranchised through legal intervention and support. I want to pursue a career whose major component is service to others. Like Albert Einstein, I believe “A life lived for others is commendable.” For me there is nothing more satisfying than helping people who are in need, and who often suffer because they lack the influence, clout and advantages of the wealthy.
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After visiting Seton Hall and researching the online school website, | am excited at the possibility of becoming a member of the incoming freshman class in 2010. Seton Hall being a part of a worldwide charitable religious organization operates with the same goals Thave come to adopt. The school seems like a perfect fit for me. I am service oriented, have hands-on experience that I will gladly share in any useful way. I do not shun hard
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Bethlehem Farm is a Catholic community in Appalachia that involves the local community and enlightening adults and children on sustainability. The community is receptive to volunteers and visitors in participating in the community through service, prayer and frugal living. The role of caretakers is that they function as providers in service retreats for youth and adults from community service. This includes mostly low income house renovations, as well as agricultural work. Caretakers live as members of Summers, Monroe and Greenbrier county through the hallmark of prayer, community, simplicity and service, as well as committing to administrative duties to sustain this nonprofit organization.
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The various components that caretakers engage in are rural Appalachian ministry, construction, home repair, retreats, youth ministry, hospitality, gardening and community facility. There’s an interview process and the visit to the Caretakers farm bestowed upon new, potential members. It establishes a mutual trust and reassuring process between the upcoming members and existing members in which they experience firsthand the environment of the community and how it’s conducted before being inducted.
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The part that appeals to me more so than anything is that the lifestyle pertains to wholesome eating and shared meals, as well as the use of solar and rainwater to cultivate for gardens and animals. Just the idea of being provided meals that aren’t befouled by pesticides and growth hormones is comforting to me, as there’s more flexibility of being omnivorous or vegetarian unlike the tainted and gmo filled foods in our current US supermarkets.
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The way I would visualize living there after I graduate is filled with grace and bountiful land. I’d live in a multi family house with two or three other families in which I would habitually pray with the other families in church every morning. That small moment in praying and reflection of gratefulness would spark my day into an enriching day. I’d help out sow in the field and plant various vegetables, tend to the cows and chickens and even learn how to use the tractor. I’d consult with the director and my fellow members of Bethlehem Farm if something has gone awry or there’s a pressing concern for something, like a sick animal or a shortage of tomatoes. Also, anytime I would need to visit the eye doctor or the dentist, it’d be done with ease, since I’m covered by Bethlehem Farm. For the most part, I would be ecstatic and jolly about living around the 47.5 acres farm with my fellow member and living each day with concerted effort and happiness through the grace of God. Under the current status that I live in, I’m exposed to more volatility in terms of food safety and public safety. My current lifestyle is composed of rash decisions of everyday survival and enjoyment. The food that I consume on a daily basis and am surrounded by is primarily for convenience and gratification. Nuances of quality of food and style of living is far variant from the lifestyle I imagine living in Bethlehem Farm. The scenery and environment of New York City is predicated on financial gains and cravings of excitement. For example: the fast food restaurants, like Arby’s, or McDonalds, food carts (halal), clubs, bars, pool halls etc. Not all these venues and eateries are inherently abject, but it doesn’t promote a viable lifestyle in terms of health and virtuous living. The way the city is constructed is that money is the main impetus for people to work, so forms of greed and debauchery ensue from this. When there’s a community, like Bethlehem Farm, there’s a more serene and sensible way of experiencing life. There’s no need for excessive materialism and accumulation of money in order to live a fulfilling and joyful life. The very basis lies in my religion of Catholicism, so living in such a community would aid in me attaining that ever elusive joy.
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Members were inquired as to whether they viewed themselves as sound and how they characterized health. All members either had noteworthy medical issues themselves or were in contact with family individuals who had noteworthy medical issues including coronary illness, diabetes, endless kidney sickness, muscular-skeletal issues and psychological wellness issues. Generally members knew the conditions they or their relatives were experiencing without being tested. Most members depended on talking about ‘general health ‘ issues with companions, family and more ‘community’ based occasions, and there was no notice of getting any counsel from a community pharmacy for general health concerns.
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All members remarked that felt ‘much better’ when they were abroad in their unique nation of birthplace. The discoveries from this topic show that health and event of sick health was deciphered in connection to the members’ life circumstance and in the light of learning and social encounters. What is enlightening is the means by which these encounters can be deciphered to reveal some insight into drugs adherence (or absence of) and how ‘open addressing’ and tests can be utilized to elucidate this issue.
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It is intriguing to take note of that the thought of ‘race’ was additionally seen in remarks on GP service. An intriguing talk emerged while examining GP arrangements and the significance of a conclusion. I chose to class this as a classification in its own right, as ‘race’ was likewise seen to add to the basic thought of trust in the GPs ‘proficient’ service. Two female members wanted to converse with a ‘white’ drug specialist about their medicinal conditions, especially coronary illness and asthma. The specialists examined for a knowledge and were educated that they wanted to converse with a ‘white’ drug specialist’ who were not in their ‘general vicinity’ as there was a ‘fear’ of other individuals from the community thinking about their issues. They likewise remarked that white drug specialists would be wise to ‘learning’ regarding the matter and that Latino The discoveries of this PhD examine likewise outline that the ‘consumerist’ point of view of community pharmacy service was as yet common. In spite of the fact that the hindrances recognized don’t have all the earmarks of being one of a kind to this population, it is urging to take note of that members were sure about grasping the proposed thoughts if their proposals were seen to be increasingly ‘comprehensive’ in planning new or expanded service. Latinos members still seemed to see community drug specialists as ‘retailers’ in the main occasion and their collaboration with GPs should have been additionally investigated through the discourses with Latino members. In the Cuban Male center gathering, numerous members couldn’t peruse or compose their own dialect. They all remarked that Patient Information Leaflets (PILs and bundle embeds) are just valuable for the individuals who can peruse and all things considered were of no utilization to them. One Puerto rican male member too conceded that handouts were off putting and disturbing on the off chance that he simply perused them and that the drug specialist expected to give more opportunity to clarify the substance of the handout.
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The discoveries from the community drug specialist interviews demonstrate that there was exceptionally constrained directing utilizing bundle embeds and that advising was done on an ‘impromptu’ premise, especially with members whose first dialect was not English. The clear absence of utilization (and accessibility) of appropriate translators what’s more, the hesitance by Latinos to utilize translators can be dangerous. The Cuban center female members did not remark on this issue notwithstanding when inquired. They were an exceptionally subservient gathering and the questioner discovered this issue hard to examine, even despite the fact that she was from the equivalent social foundation. Members from four center gatherings affirmed this was not a ‘social’ marvel. A few members shown that who they counseled (male or female human services proficient) relied upon what the issue was. They counseled medicinal services experts that could ‘bargain with their concern and relied upon how ‘touchy’ the issue was. No member would tell the scientists precisely what they implied by ‘delicate’, despite the fact that the gatherings were sexual orientation isolated. The discoveries demonstrate a requirement for all the more ace dynamic and ‘responsive’ pharmaceutical service, where ‘non-clinical’ spaces are additionally considered in services plan and conveyance. Different social impacts and practices are pervasive inside the Latino people group furthermore, Latino individuals will continue being impacted by this.
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Aspects supporting the thought of ‘social ability’ specifically how Latinos contrast both between socially and intra-socially and that there is a need to genuinely decipher this conduct in connection to health looking for conduct and meds adherence Insights into how drugs were utilized when abroad, the understanding that ‘generics’ were ‘second rate’ prescriptions, the effect of ‘stretch’, how meds were ‘shared’ and how drugs squander was seen given some charming bits of knowledge to meds adherence Professionalism in the two drug specialists and GPs is esteemed by Latino populace, yet between expert coordinated effort and correspondence should be improved for this populace to have more ‘trust’ in services The significance of improving the drug specialist quiet relationship is outlined and there is an open door for community pharmacy to connect better with Latino services clients in arrange upgrade their picture, information, aptitudes and mentality in connection to this The members showed their convictions of including communities and religious pioneers in health training and community health activities, and invited pharmacy contribution to this Health advancement exercises in a community setting were invited. The utilization of interpreted flyers (and for sure handouts as a rule) was negligible Sensitive correspondence with Latinos uncovered how ‘derided’ conditions, for example, dejection and contraception were seen by this community, and how having these conditions affect the individual and their ‘acknowledgment’ in their more extensive community. Implications for Workers in this Field: Community pharmacy service are being reconfigured to center around specific areas of intrigue, for example, medications adherence and general health activities, the discoveries delineate why it is critical for community drug specialists to be better educated of how their services clients decipher their possess health in connection to their social, mental and restorative conditions.
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With this developing attention to assorted variety, community drug specialists are then better put to ask all patients about their inclinations with respect to what can be achievable. The discoveries plainly demonstrate that community drug specialists’ learning of their populace socioeconomics and the pharmaceutical needs of their neighborhood populace was inadequate. This investigation did not set out to investigate the perspectives of the nearby ‘white’ populace about community pharmacy service. While the examiner recognizes this as a constraint, she might want to rehash the current investigation with a similar approach and information accumulation apparatuses in the white populace. Furthermore, medical caretakers were not met for this examination and it would have been intriguing to get their point of view and could have added additionally measurement to the investigation. A plenty of research has taken a gander at the work of medical attendants with the Latino ethnic minorities and, with the presentation of nurture recommending, the perspectives of medical attendants about the job of the community drug specialists what’s more, their encounters of Latino counsels could have been significant to this consider. The exchanges with Latinos in this investigation were exceptionally positive about community pharmacy for service for ‘consumerist’ desires, (for example, conveyance of medicines on the ‘supply’ and guidance identified with doctor prescribed meds). Correspondence hindrances have been recognized in how data and exhortation is given to Latino services clients. More particular zones of how data and guidance is given to Latino services clients could have been additionally investigated in the interviews. Distinctive ‘situations’ identifying with minor illnesses could have been outlined where members could have been requested to remark on how data could be offered identifying with specific conditions. The investigation structure and the utilization of such situations in the meeting timetable could have been consolidated. The discoveries themselves delineate more principal issues that underlie their discernments about counseling general specialists and community drug specialists, featuring center issues of correspondence, demonstrable skill and trust.
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The meetings could have investigated further sociological and mental issues that impact discussions for minor sickness, however this couldn’t be investigated because of time requirements also, would require a different report. They respected expanded service and health activities could possibly be given through community pharmacy, what’s more, that community drug specialists could likewise, whenever given the chance, empower themselves into procuring more learning about Latino ‘societies’ and health convictions. In the accompanying exchange, the creator examines the discoveries in connection to the writing supporting the thought of ‘culture’ and the contention for community drug specialists to be ‘socially skilled’, enveloping the broadest definitions and thoughts of this and identify with an all the more minding, all-encompassing pharmaceutical services dependent on the model supported by Hepler and Strand (1990). The creator of this examination emphatically trusts that ‘cultural’ capability requires community drug specialists to esteem decent variety, evaluate themselves and their comprehension of their own ‘culture’ in connection to pharmacy practice all the time, deal with the elements related in a populace which might be a culture not the same as their own, procure and utilize social ‘information’ of that populace and adjust to decent variety of the people they serve.
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My ultimate goal and dream is to have a world where children are valued and taught to honor themselves and each other, creating more productive and positive thinking adults. I have a strong desire to help others which I believe stems from my mother who is a case manager dealing with families who have suffered from the HIV/AIDS virus and the way she goes above and beyond the call of duty I’m determined to create an environment where self worth is the most important thing, not whether or not someone has the latest fashions but rather what‘s on the inside.
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1 have personally had to deal with abandonment issues of my own which comes from the loss of my father at the age of eight and the complete lack of love and support from his family once he passed away I believe that some of the lesson within the program will assist me in overcoming some of my own issues. I currently work at a college for Allied Health and I have students come to me from time to time with family issues that have touch my heart and made just offer a hug and some advice.
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Irecently had a student come to me who was dealing with domestic violence. Her husband who had attempted to commit suicide and once his attempt failed he then proceeded to beat on his wife in front of their young son and goddaughter. I couldn’t fathom being in her shoes. Physically I couldn’t do anything to her but I that words are one of the most powerful weapon we have, so I gave her what I could and that was advice. I advised her that since both she and her husband both refused to leave the house that she find someone she trusted to look after her son until she was able to do so, I informed her that one of the worst things a child can see is there parent being abused ( I know from experience) and that with him being a male that is the last thing he should witness so that when he becomes of age the cycle of abuse wouldn’t continue.
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I don’t know why people do community service for money it‘s not all about for money. You should not always do it for the money like coach john did. He is dead right now but I know in heaven he is looking at me and my co-workers to be a better citizens to the community Some people do community service because they have to, I do it because I want to I think I have volunteered at the YMCA like 100 times.
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To help little kids with the homework and play a little basketball before they go home but it’s still community service and helpful to the community. I love helping out students and kids. I wish everyone had the chance to do a community service like this and see how much fun it is, I am very surprised that at the end of each Friday, I go home feeling as if I take more than I contribute to my community and my family.l think doing it for a paycheck is stupid and is because people needs the money for bills and etc.
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I think my mom needs to do community service but she always working but if she does it will probably change her life and her attitude towards her community and the way she looks at people Yet, I know I could have done better with the help of someone. I figured with the opportunity to do community service, I could take advantage of this situation and choose something that would help kids with whatever they needed and maybe even go to school with them if I had the chance.Looking through the long list of places to do community services the Other White YMCA have showed me interests they even have programs on the weekend for me? But I know MS. Jones she have gave me money when I was at the old YMCA on the Westside But She is fine resign to the YMCA so I am going say goodbye to the kids and move to the YMCA. Hopefully everything goes right for me and this is my essay on Community Service.
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Our class community service project was something I am very happy I was a part of, I haven‘t had many opportunities to be around children in the environment that I hope to one day be working in I wasn’t completely sure what to expect or how the children would react to someone my age, so going into the project I defiantly had a different mindset then I did after the project, I’ve been around children of all ages, but only a few times have I been around children in the early stages of elementary school, at the actual school setting, Even though this project wasn‘t during school and in the classroom, I was still able to see how the children interacted with one another and their teachers, Prior to the project, I remembered when I was in elementary school and we had a little carnival just like the one we worked at, But of course I was in elementary school then and my view of the atmosphere and what was going then, was completely different then my view when we did this project Seeing how the children acted at this project helped me get a little idea of how children would act in the classroom.
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I worked at the Bean Toss station where the children just had to simply make one out of five bean bags make it into a whole for a piece of candy To most it would seem like nothing, but to these children it was the end of the world if they didn’t make one in, This showed me that even the littlest most simple things interest and be in important to children of this age. This little bit of knowledge I think could be extremely helpful in the classroom setting with being able to make things interesting for this age group so they enjoy learning, I can remember my second grade teacher always turnng a lesson into a game.
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Whoever got the most questions correct or could complete her worksheets correctly would getjust one starburst. This little incentive to doing our work and learning the material not only made us work hard to get the correct answers, but made the whole learning of the lesson fun and interesting. This to me is a great example of how this knowledge can be helpful in the classroom. After working at the carnival and spending time with the children, I realized that interaction with children is very important. Children in elementary school are very young and need much attention. I constantly had to remind the children that were playing the bean toss that even though they missed the first toss, they still had more chances to go. If I hadn‘t of said anything and interacted with them, they would have given up after the first try.
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This automatic feeling of defeat could easily be present in the classroom setting without any interaction between the teacher and the studenti I feel like the more you interact with children, the more likely they are to succeed. Everyone, even adults, needs the constant reminder that they can do it. Children this young especially need this type of positive interaction so that they can learn early on that all you have to do is try your best and never give up. To me, keeping students encouraged with this kind of interaction is part of a good teachers’ job I am so glad I was able to participate in an experience with children like this. I feel it is important to have experience with children prior to entering the classroom as the teacher.
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With experiences like these, it helps you get a better understanding of how the classroom should be with children this age. Being a teacher of children in the early childhood stages entitles more than just teaching them a lesson then testing them on it. But a teacher in the early childhood stages must also remember that these are the ages where children learn the most important things in life and need the most assistance. I was lucky enough to have teachers throughout my early childhood stages that taught me little things I need to know in life that I still use and remember to this day‘ It wasn’t because they forced me to learn these things that I remembered them, but because they taught me in ways that I understood and enjoyed. Going and visiting elementary schools and interacting with the children before beginning a teaching career is one of the most important things any future teacher could do,
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Being a nominee, I realize that the National Honor Society is an honor to be in itself. Since The National Honor Society is dedicated to helping the needy, children, the elderly and non-profit organizations. I feel that this is the right society for me because since I was a child, I have been noted for my exceptional empathy. My parents have always instilled in me a sense of responsibility and care for others. I feel obligated to utilize my gifts in an organization as prestigious as the National Honor Society.
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I haven’t had much involvement in the local community but I have been a benefit to the internet community. I design and maintain web sites at my own cost and time and hold administrator and moderator positions in several popular online forums related to technology and computers. I spend over 20-hours a week on maintaining the sites. My main role is to answer people’s questions and help them with technological problems. My skills are broad in this category. I have knowledge of several programming languages, including HTML, BASIC, PHP, and VB and also do graphic design. Part of my requirement, is to use those skills and help people that need it. The only payment I receive out of this is the pleasure and self satisfaction of helping others.
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I spent my time alongside peers in the philanthropy and business communities. I also helped with the JDRF Galas; these are known for raising money to help with life-changing breakthroughs that give hope to everyone impacted by this disease. The most exciting moment for me at one of these galas was when I had the opportunity to work side by side with Mary Tyler Moore. Moore lived with type 1 diabetes and raised awareness and funds for research to end the disease, as a passionate JDRF supporter and advocate.
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I had the wonderful experience volunteering at the Brooklyn Public Library where I taught older adults how to read and learn the latest technology using the Mac computer. Most of my students were from other counties who came to the United States for a better life, many who did not know how to read or write. Older adults need the most help with instruction of newer technologies (Freddolino et al., 2010). This taught me patience and understanding for the elderly community. Overall, this experience helped develop my community service skills.
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From the moment I walked on the UNLV campus, I knew that I wanted to be a part of its community and take advantage of everything it had to offer. I arrived here from Brooklyn, New York, to start a new life in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first thing on my agenda was to find a job at a place that would offer me various opportunities not only financially, but also intellectually. I started working at UNLV in November of 2005, and from that day, my life changed for the better. I immediately went out to see what UNLV had to offer, and what I found out was that there were many opportunities to volunteer for different organizations, both on and off campus.
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My first opportunity to volunteer at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas was for The Foundation, which is a nonprofit organization that raises and manages private funds for the benefit of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Their biggest event of the year is the UNLV Foundation Annual Dinner, which is held at the Bellagio Resort. For this event, my duties included making sure that all guest were directed to the correct ballroom and ensuring that every guest was seated at the correct table. The guest speaker for the 2017 event was Dr. Mae Jenison, an engineer, physician, and NASA astronaut who was the first African-American woman to travel in space. I have also helped The Foundation with the “In the City: UNLV Foundation Suite Deal. This is an event with alumni and friends who support UNLV. Participating in community service often changes the student’s attitudes and their views of diversity (Yoon, 2011). I personally found that from these experiences, my perception about UNLV’s diverse community changed. It furthered my interest in service.
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I have done volunteer work over the last twenty years. I feel it goes a long way towards helping to create a healthy community. The greatest gain of service is to enhance the wellbeing of others and the organization itself (MacIlvaine, W., Nelson, Lindsay, Stewart, Jeanette, & Stewart, William, 2014). At UNLV, there are students who need a helping hand. We have students who are homeless in our own backyard; I put together a school supply drive to provide them with notebooks, pens, paper and anything else to help them succeed and follow their dreams. That is why volunteering at UNLV is important. I am able to reach out to others, there are no financial rewards, but the joy I can bring to others is priceless. A suggested study suggests that the quality of service that is more important than the amount of service that is performed (Joseph B Berger & Jeff F. Milem, 2002). In all my efforts, I try to ensure that I am giving each service my full attention. This proves important when volunteering.
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Along the way, I get to make friends and as a result of becoming more involved with other people, my self-confidence also increases. It is very satisfying that I can give others hope; a downtrodden person can be uplifted when they realize that there are people out there who care and are willing to give a hand. It helps brings back their faith, and it makes them aware that not everything is about money. My selfless acts of helping people provide me with a spiritual boost as well, knowing I did something good for someone or some cause is an emotionally uplifting experience that can never be matched by money or fame.
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In the future, I would like to volunteer for the Red Cross Disaster Services Workforce. I find it interesting to learn how to provide relief to victims of disasters such as fires, floods, and hurricanes. I would also like to volunteer Habitat for Humanity Global Village, where I would get to travel abroad to more than 40 nations, meet people from around the world from different kinds of backgrounds, races, and religions. There are many opportunities in El Salvador to rebuild communities. I could also help build an affordable shelter in Mindoro, Philippines. These are just two of many opportunities that Habitat for Humanity Global Village has to offer. Having the ability to work with others toward real-world problems is another way to contribute to the welfare of the community” (Cruce, Ty M., & Moore, John V., III., 2012). From these opportunities, I have ability to venture from the comfort of my community and gain a better perspective on how to help others.
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As we all grow older it’s easy to become self-absorbed in our own needs and desires. Managing the stress of college, finding the proper career path for your future, all while still leaving time for your friends and social events can prove to be extremely challenging. What if on top of that you were required to volunteer in your community? Sounds like one more thing to add to the long list of things you need to do, but in reality, it could actually be just what the doctor ordered.
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Anxiety and depression can easily stem from high amounts of stress or the heavy workload that is so common with earning a college degree. A study by experts at United Health Group have found that “78 percent report that volunteering lowers their levels of stress, leading to feeling better than adults who do not volunteer.” The reason behind this being that putting your attention into another person’s wellbeing disrupts the stress building pathways in the brain. In fact, many volunteers report a major rush of endorphins that plateaus into a sense of peace and overall satisfaction after doing a selfless act for another person or group.
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Now, an altruistic act that you decided to do for another person has also carried over into your overall happiness and wellbeing. It’s a common complaint from students that after beginning college they begin to feel like one of many instead of an important individual. To understand that you, one person, have the power to change someone or even a group of people’s day instills an undeniable sense of purpose. Feeling this level of importance along with the appreciation from those who you’ve helped establishes a positive mental image of your life as a whole during the difficult college years.
Topic: community-service

Most college campuses are substantial in size and have an enormous number of students, it could even be one of the most diverse environments you will be introduced to during your lifetime. These social settings can be extremely overwhelming for a lot of students to adjust to initially and even over the long term. The American College Health Association reports that “a 2017 survey of nearly 48,000 college students, 64% said they had felt very lonely in the previous twelve months.” Among those only a shocking “14% said there was a very good chance they would seek counseling in college.” Through required volunteering students get a push to get out of their typical social routine but are still allowed the freedom to choose something enjoyable or of interest to them. When a group of like-minded people are brought together strong support systems can be built that lead to positive future connections and comradery. The Institute for Volunteer Research, or IVR, found that “74% of students experienced a wider range of friendships through volunteering.” Developing these relationships is crucial to self -esteem levels and feelings of inclusion. Once students feel that their peers are relatable they are far more likely to be comfortable, confident, and excel in their classes as a positive side effect.
Topic: community-service

The entire college experience is centered around one mutual goal, to develop your knowledge and skills to begin the career of your choice. Although classes are essential to achieving this goal, it can be argued that not all skills can be obtained in the classroom. The Corporation for National and Community Service found that “volunteering is associated with an increased likelihood of finding employment for all volunteers regardless of a person’s gender, age, ethnicity, geographical area, or the job market conditions.” When the time comes for students to choose a volunteer organization they can go one of two ways. The first option being something they are familiar with. Familiarity is a comfort zone for many students but may lead to developing advanced skills and thriving in that specific area of interest. On the other hand, a commitment towards an unknown area of volunteering could yield a new interest or even a skill set that has been untapped for many years. When volunteering for an organization, students receive the opportunity to work on some highly coveted qualities in the work force. Businesses searching for potential job candidates want leaders, team players, and someone who can demonstrate professionalism in tough situations. It’s key that young adults be able to show future employers that they have these skills and have had the experience properly utilizing them. Time Bank, a volunteer organization, ran a study on the correlation between community service and employer/employee relations. 80% of the employers highly valued seeing volunteer work on an applicant’s resume. Additionally, 50% of hired employees felt that volunteering was a primary reason they were hired into their job or field of work. It’s clear that if students donate their time to any non-profit, charity, or volunteer group it would greatly increase their chances at entering their desired field of work already a step ahead of those without this experience.
Topic: community-service

The facts undeniably show that while benefiting your community and those in need, volunteer work also contributes a plethora of advantages to students that would otherwise not be obtained. Mental and social health are crucial to students excelling in their line of study and developing the desire to continue on to achieve higher degrees. Along with this academic success comes occupational advantages. These could be as slight as getting bumped to the top of the candidates list or simply landing a job because of your impressive amount of experience. While yes, these could hypothetically happen without your volunteer background, why would you leave your future up to chance? In this day and age, we need to develop all aspects of the qualities that will set us apart from our peers. I’m certain that the requirement of community service for college students would be wildly beneficial to all of those involved.
Topic: community-service

In the field of Human Services is a broadly defined term, which the goals are meeting human needs by the use of knowledge base, focusing on ways of prevention as well as solving life problems, and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of individuals. The profession of Human Services is one that promotes advanced service by addressing not only the quality of firsthand services, but also by seeking to improve accessibility, accountability, and coordination among the professionals and agencies in service delivery.
Topic: community-service

Homosexuality has been around and recorded for a very long time. Even though today, there is more leeway about homosexuality., this does not mean that society has approved of the LGBT community, presently or historically. Even in the United States, we still see the LGBT community terrorized almost every day. Up until the 1970s, it was against the law to identify as LGBT. If you were caught often times you were institutionalized, and some were even found to be lobotomized. One doctor famous for performing lobotomies on the LGBT was named Dr. Walter J. Freeman. He became famous for his perfection of the “Ice Pick Lobotomy,” and it is believed that out of his 4,000 patients he performed these lobotomies on, 40 percent were homosexuals.
Topic: community-service

Although, the terror does not stop there, even in America today kids who are bullied are 2.6 times more likely to report having clinical levels of depression, 5.6 times more likely to report having attempted suicide, and 5.6 times more likely to report a suicide attempt that required medical attention. They are also two times more likely to have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease and to report risk for HIV infection. This means that bullying leads to an even more serious epidemic because more than 34,000 people are actually successful in taking their lives every year. This makes suicide the third leading cause of death among 15 to 24-year-olds. Every 30-seconds someone attempts to take their own life. Bullying is not just experienced in public either; it is very common for homosexual teenagers to experience bullying within their families as well. “About four-in-ten (39 percent) people who identify as LGBT say that at some point in their lives they were rejected by a family member or a close friend because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. 30 percent say they have been physically attacked or threatened. 29 percent say they have been made to feel unwelcome in a place of worship. 21 percent say they have been treated unfairly by an employer. The National Coalition reported that “20 percent of homeless youth are LGBT. In comparison, the general youth population is only 10 percent LGBT,” and “LGBT are twice as likely to experience sexual abuse before the age of 12. LGBT youth, once homeless, are at higher risk for victimization, mental health problems, and unsafe sexual practices. 58.7 percent of LGBT homeless youth have been sexually victimized compared to 33.4 percent of heterosexual homeless youth and LGBT youth are roughly 7.4 times more likely to experience acts of sexual violence than heterosexual homeless youth. LGBT homeless youth are also 62 percent more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers”. As if that alone doesn’t make it harder for those seeking stability: in 28 of the 50 states you may still be discriminated against for your sexual identity. The LGBT community must not live in fear of just physical violence or rejection, but homicide as well. In just the last five years there have been 102 cases of homicide with the victim identifying as transgender. 2017 has seen 25 cases of homicide against transgender individuals so far, making it the highest annual average of transgender homicide on record.