Make a Difference
What does it mean to make a difference? People make a difference by thinking of problems in the world -- whether across the globe or right in their own backyards -- and giving of their time to help solve those problems.
Does that mean making a difference is hard work? Yes, sometimes, but it can
also be very rewarding and a lot of fun! Most returned Peace Corps Volunteers
will tell you that they received much more than they gave while serving in the
Peace Corps. Meeting new friends, learning new ideas, mastering new skills,
and gaining a sense of accomplishment are all great reasons to volunteer.
And of course, you don't have to join the Peace Corps to make a difference! Kids are changing the world every day, by getting involved in their own communities and even around the world. Here are some of their stories -- and we hope you'll share with us some of your ideas about making a difference!
- At Corcoran High School and Roberts Elementary in New York, kids are helping
improve literacy and build schools with their 15th straight project. Find out more about how these kids are making a difference!
- In Bolivia, a group of kids solved two problems -- how to dispose of extra
magazines and how to raise money -- with one great paper-making project. Read
more about their story, and find out how to make paper yourself!
- All around the world kids make a difference by staying drug free. You can
change the world. You can make a difference. You can decide to
stay drug free. Help others make the decision to stay drug free.
Visit the Freevibe Web site at www.freevibe.com to get the facts!
- We know kids around the country are making a difference in their own communities, by organizing clean-ups, tutoring younger children, visiting the elderly, and more. Read how other kids are making a difference, and then tell us how you're making a difference!