文档介绍：Volunteerism in . Culture
Agenda
Introduction to “Volunteerism”
Volunteerism and . History
Volunteerism and Current . Culture
Introduction to Volunteerism
What is “Volunteerism?”
Volunteerism is the principle of donating time and/or energy for the benefit of other people in munity as a social responsibility rather than for any financial reward.
Introduction to Volunteerism
Volunteerism Connected to American Ideals
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth."
-Muhammad Ali
Boxing Champion
“There is no better exercise for your heart,
Than reaching down and helping to lift someone up.”
-Bernard Meltzer
Radio Host
“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”
-Booker T. Washington
Author and Leader
Introduction to Volunteerism
Why do people volunteer?
To help those in need
To build up munity
To react to a crisis
To support under-anizations
Introduction to Volunteerism
Volunteerism Statistics in .
All statistics courteous of as of Y2000
million adults volunteer every year
$239 billion (apx. 1,598,000,000,000 RMB) estimated contribution of volunteers
billion hours volunteered at anizations (avg. 24 hrs/month per volunteer)
% of adults who volunteer
46% of women 42% of men
Volunteerism and . History
1736, Benjamin Franklin founds the 1st volunteer firehouse
1830s, The Great Awakening inspires youth to outreach work
1835, The term “volunteerism” originates
1851, 1st YMCA opens in USA
1881, American Red Cross founded
1887, Formation of United Way
1776, USA founded
1960, The Peace Corps is founded
1970s, The term Corporate Social es mon use
Volunteerism and Current . Culture
Why do people volunteer?
To help those in need
Started in 1904 by Ernest Coulter
Pairs troubled or “at risk” children with adult role models
Volunteerism and Current . Culture
Why do people volunteer?
To build up munity
Started in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller
Builds affordable, sust