"Volunteering fosters valuable community connections and has been a unique part of Americas culture from the nations founding. Students will learn how they can take part in volunteering opportunities and how volunteering can directly help their communities in this engaging and approachable text written especially for young readers. Colorful photographs help students fully grasp reasons to give their time to causes they care about. Glossary terms throughout the text will also help readers develop vocabulary skills. After reading this book, students will have a better understanding of the role volunteering plays in American civic life"--.