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There is a growing awareness that citizen
participation is a vital part of our national
character. In his acceptance speech President
Bush talked about "a thousand points of light"
referring to those Americans who strive to he~p
others, improve community life, and invigorate
critical causes across the land and world.
In Volunteers in Action, authors Brian and Ann
O Connell confirm the good news that "today, a
greater proportion of our population is involved
in volunteering and giving than was so at any
time in our history." Volunteers in Action captures
the spirit of a cross-section of the 80 million
volunteers in America today whose interests
and impact extend from neighborhoods to the
ozone layer and beyond -- covering almost
every area of human endeavor. Through
heart-rending stories, citations, and
testimonials, the authors illustrate the roles
and impact of ordinary citizens and how their
dedication to voluntary action enriches and
empowers themselves, their communities,
and the nation.
While providing insights into the true
dimension of the voluntary sector, Volunteers
in Action serves also as a call to arms, urging
citizens to get involved in this unique form of
participatory democracy. Toward this end, the
authors identify areas of service in such fields as
health, education, religion, recreation, and the
arts, outlining the kinds of jobs that volunteers
perform every day. And, to help encourage
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Volunteers in Action 在線電子書 pdf 下載 txt下載 epub 下載 mobi 下載 2024