Riverside High School is home to three very special young people: Alan, Mary and Natalie. These three students all give up several hours each week to help out other people.
Mary loves animals and plans to be a vet. Every Saturday morning, while other teens are playing sports, studying or sleeping, Mary is helping out at an animal hospital. But volunteering, brings its own reward, according to Mary. "Sure, I work hard, "she says, "but I'm also learning a lot about animals."
Natalie likes reading. She taught herself to read at the age of four. She works as the volunteer at an After School Reading Center, helping young people to read, "Volk unteering is great, "says Natalie, "because you can do things that you love to do and help others at the same time. "
Alan wants to be a professional singer. Most weekends, he works at a charity hospital. Volunteers don't receive any money. For Alan, the reward comes in bringing happiness to others. Alan says, "Everyone should do some kind of volunteer work. It makes me learn to appreciate what I have and cherish the little things in life. Then the world would be a better place. "
Now, Mary, Alan and Natalie have a plan to join in a volunteer abroad program.
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