Volunteering and Its Impact

According to the passage, what percentage of teens volunteer with religious or youth leadership organizations?

• 18%

• 46%

• 55%

What is one way that volunteering benefits the community?

• It allows teens to earn money.

• It helps the elderly, the disabled, and children.

• It helps students get better grades.

According to the passage, how does volunteering help students in the future?

• It gives them money.

• It helps them develop skills and gain experience.

• It allows them to play more video games.

According to the passage, what is the link between volunteering and academic success?

• Students who volunteer often do better in school.

• Students who volunteer do worse in school.

• There is no connection.

How do volunteers help the environment?

• They plant trees.

• They pick up trash and teach about recycling.

• They stop using plastic bags.

What negative effect can mandatory volunteering have on students?

• They become stronger.

• They feel tired and stressed.

• They have more free time.

What is the main argument in favor of making volunteer work mandatory?

• It helps teens find their way.

• It helps them earn money.

• It allows them to play sports.

What does the passage suggest about volunteering and social skills?

• Volunteering helps people gain confidence.

• Volunteering makes people nervous.

• Volunteering does not affect social skills.

What is a reason why mandatory volunteering may not work?

• They will love volunteering.

• They will do a better job.

• They might do the work unwillingly.

According to the passage, why do some teens work paid jobs instead of volunteering?

• They need money for gas and family expenses.

• They do not want to help others.

• They prefer to stay home.