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" think volunteer work is underated. SOme activities are just playtime, to be honest. SOme clubs are for show, and the kids know it. I would say the vast majority of HS clubs are useless, seriously. Irish Club? Movie Club? Better they used that time helping at a vets home.
Why do HS activies take precdence over helping your community, "
Unfortunately, many kids and their parents view volunteer work simply as padding for college apps or as ways to fulfill high school requirements. Consequently, many students who volunteer don't bother to do volunteer work that matches their interests and skills. They are perfectly happy to do nothing while "volunteering" as long as they get credit for volunteer hours.
This is sad because they're missing out on the pleasure of learning that they can take actions that make the world a better place. They're also missing out on developing skills and finding out about careers and fields that match their interests and skills.
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