What Are You Doing to Give Back?

What Are You Doing to Give Back?

Updated: September 15, 2009

Chances are, your school asks you to do some volunteer work for credit throughout the year. And giving back to your community can be an amazing way to spend your time, let alone help out your college applications.

Sometimes, however, to get really enthused about a project, you need to get a little creative. That's why we're highlighting some of our fave projects we've heard about that might inspire you to get involved.

Check out the gallery below for out latest picks.
Image: Teens Who Give Back
Teens Who Give Back

Get inspired by others like you who are taking action.

 
Image: UCLA Gives Back
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UCLA Gives Back

Learn more about the day of service at this college, where over 4,600 students helped out all over Los Angeles.

 
Image: The Uniform Project
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The Uniform Project

Sheena wears the same dress ever day...all in support of school children in India. Want more information? Visit www.theuniformproject.com.

 
Image: Talking Teens: Noah Gray
Talking Teens: Noah Gray

Meet Noah. A teen with the ambition to make a change in the world - one word at a time.

 
Image: Spruce Up Your School
Spruce Up Your School

Need some tips to improve your school? Check out these seven easy steps.

 
 

 

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