Volunteering In The United States

Wouldn’t one love to live in the world's most generous country; a land where people place other’s needs before their own? If one desires to live in such a generous and prosperous country, then the United States stands as the holy grail of all countries. The United States embraces generosity as it spreads like wildfire, creating stronger communities along the way. The United States exercising kindness produces a successful country that some dream of living in. America created this generous country because of the rise in money donations, volunteering, and citizens who donate their bodies. Putting aside greed, Americans satisfy society’s needs without any difficulties. By definition, donating signifies the giving of something in order to help

American citizens strive to find new and innovative ways to conquer social issues plaguing their nation hence, creating volunteering as a supplement to donating money. Volunteering creates a passionate society that values hard work and instills a sense of belonging in their community. Volunteering rates continue to rise as more and more citizens start to realize the self-rewarding benefits that come with job. According to the 2014 World Giving Index, the United States placed in the top five across the globe for most time spent volunteering (“World Giving Index”). This demonstrates how citizens of the U.S. really take pride into whatever job or project they get themselves involved with. They put forth maximum effort and heart into their volunteering to ensure that the quality of their work exceeds all expectations. However, this does not mean that America just recently started volunteering at a heavier rate. In 1993 Arthur Levine conducted a survey of nine thousand undergraduate students and revealed that 64% were involved in volunteering activities (Mcguckin). Also, between September 2004 and September 2005, 65.4 million Americans volunteered their time at several charities throughout the U.S. (Linda P. Morton). These 65.4 million Americans represent almost 30% of the population at the time (Linda P. Morton). These statistics show consistency over the two years prior to completion of the

We all consist of different physical characteristics that make us unique in our own special way. But the fact that human beings can donate blood and organs to help save each other, will forever remain as the most amazing way in which all humans stay interconnected. American citizens donating blood and organs surpass the notion of being a “passionate donator” by a landslide. Donating blood and organs basically means to donate a part of yourself; and that’s a strong statement. According to Donate Life America, at the end of 2010, 94.7 million people enrolled in state registries, representing 40.3 percent of all U.S. residents age 18 and over (“National Donor”). This number noticeably increased by a factor of 9.7% from the year prior (“National Donor”). Citizens do not just merely enroll as an organ donor, Americans make sure to follow through on their commitment. At the end of 2012, the total number of transplants from the deceased reached a total of 22,965 (“All about”). Two years later at the end of 2014, the total number of transplants from the deceased extended to 26,048, a miraculous increase of 13% (“30 years”). Not all citizens take drastic measures and donate a full-blown organ. American citizens also donate as much blood as they possibly can. From all the donations received from citizens, more than 21 million units of blood are transfused annually to our fellow American brother and