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Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, 63.4 million Americans volunteered in a variety of organizations; 35.6 percent volunteered at a religious organization, 26.6 percent at a school, 13.8 percent for social services, 8.3 percent for health services, and 5.4 percent volunteered for civic services. Cardboard testimonies provide an outlet of expression for those who wish to share and, at the same time, catch the attention of others. In todays busy world, though, people may shy away from volunteer efforts that require a long-term commitment. Expressions for the same word in the same spoken language differ across different countries; help for the homeless nevertheless, the same group games can be played to become proficient in sign language.

Giving back promotes feelings of gratitude and a sense of reward for helping others. And it probably won't be hard help for the homeless to find volunteer work. If you choose to become a service members pen pal, remember that mail can take several weeks to reach its destination.

Make Volunteer Week successful in your area by organizing public service activities and events. Note that for some organizations, even one-time volunteers must receive training.

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