The musician Usher helps Elmo understand the meaning of the word volunteer. By using examples involving Sesame Street inhabitants, Usher makes the meaning of this word clear. This is a great video to use to help learners develop new...

Grover has just gotten back from Australia and he has brought a clip. The clip shows a little girl who mother rescues animals. This would be a great career day video.

The "Teach a Man To Fish" non-profit organization provides a formal education to people living in rural communities throughout the world. This video follows a man that teaches in agricultural Latin America, the focus is to provide...

Coach Tom Goodson has volunteered to help students at a local elementary school for generations. This short shows how volunteering everyday can make a difference. Have your students volunteer together to help a non-profit and then write...

A young man tells how he joined his friends and traveled to New Orleans to help provide aid those suffering from the after-effects of Hurricane Katrina. They tell what it took to get there, what they did there, and what they learned...

For students who have a love of horses becoming a therapeutic riding volunteer may be a perfect fit. This short showcases how therapeutic riding helps both special needs students and horse lovers alike. Students will hear what they would...

Today we explain why people in the United States participate in voluntary associations. This episode originally aired in October 2011.

On today's episode, we discuss the role social organizations play in civic life in the United States.

On today's episode, we discuss the role service and business organizations play in civic life in the United States. This episode originally aired in October 2011.

Today we discuss the link between self-interest and the common good. This episode originally aired in November 2011.

Today, we discuss the role nongovernmental organizations play in American civic life. This episode originally aired in October 2011.

Civic participation is very important to American democracy. Learn how you can get involved on today's podcast.

Ashley describes the challenges of working in a direct service position, and shares advice to avoid burnout. [2:05]