What Are You Doing to Give Back?

What Are You Doing to Give Back?

Updated: January 31, 2012

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.
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Teens Who Give Back

Get inspired by others like you who are taking action.

 
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Video: Teen Donates Books

One student collected and gave away 20,000 books.

 
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Video: Bike Shop

How this bike store is giving back to the community.

 
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Video: Build On

This organization helps student give back around the country and the world.

 
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Video: Texas Teens & Wildfires

Teen from the communities affected by fires are doing their part to help out.

 
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Video: Backpacks with the Basics

This teen started her own organization to help others learns.

 
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Video: Iowa Teens Support Japan

A group of teens is working together to send care packages to victims of the disaster in Japan.

 
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Video: Holiday Help

These teens spent their winter break volunteering in NOLA.

 
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Video: Senior Link

Teens are helping seniors learn how to get online and stay in touch.

 
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Video: Poverty Class

What an on-campus homeless shelter is teaching students.

 
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Video: Youth Producing Change

We look at a film program for young people telling stories of change in the world. Jessica Kumari reports.

 
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Video: The Feed Bag Program

One way to feed the world. For more information, visit http://feedprojects.com.

 
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Video: Free Kanye West Concert for Students

Two Chicago teens organized a free Kanye West concert to reward students who did well in school.

 
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Video: UCLA Gives Back

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

 
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Video: The Uniform Project

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

 
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Spring Break 101

Whether you're hitting the beach or heading to help out, we've got advice on making the most of your week off.

 
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HALO Awards

Check out the winners from the TeenNick HALO Awards, where real teens are honored for their community service by Nick Cannon and other celebs.

 
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Spruce Up Your School

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

 
 


 

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