Essay

Your class has attended a panel discussion on young people and volunteering. You have made the notes below. What is the greatest benefit of volunteering for young people? Notes • work skills • a sense of community • personal wellbeing Some opinions expressed in the discussion: "Employers love to see voluntary work on a CV." "Helping others makes you feel better about yourself." "Teenagers hardly know their neighbours these days." Write an essay discussing two of the points in your notes. You should explain which benefit is more important for young people, giving reasons in support of your answer. You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your own words as far as possible. Write your essay in 220–260 words.