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WHAT IS VOLUNTEERING?
Clubs, societies, and charities often rely on the work
of unpaid helpers, or volunteers, to achieve their
goals. People volunteer because they agree with the
aims of the group, and find satisfaction in helping
others. Volunteering can also bring people new
friendships, or improve their work skills.1 “FEED THE WORLD!”
In 1985, a charity called Live Aid staged twin concerts in the UK and
USA to raise money for African famine victims. Millions of people
pledged money during its broadcast, raising £40 million in aid.1 INDIAN WOMEN’S TRADE CO-OPERATIVE
Wealthy people and companies sometimes use part of their wealth to
set up charities, called foundations. A foundation provides financial
support for good causes, such as development aid or the environment.WHY DO CHILDREN NEED PARENTS?
Children enter the world without the skills or ability
to look after themselves. Parents must protect and
nurture children during their early years, as they
develop and grow. In later years, parents lay down
guidelines for behaviour, so children learn how to be
responsible for themselves. As children grow older,
parents continue to support them, emotionally and
financially, as they take their first tentative steps
towards adulthood.Many people see themselves joined by common interests
to a social network that extends beyond their immediate
families. People get together to promote causes and to
organize sports and other leisure activities.
Parents and children, whether united by
birth or by adoption, share a unique bond.
Parenting means providing food, shelter,
and emotional support for children, as well
as preparing them for a role in adult
society. Sometimes children are looked
after by their legal guardians.WHY DO PEOPLE FORM SOCIETIES AND CLUBS?
In wealthier societies especially, people have time for
interests, such as sport, that fall outside their main
economic and family roles. Joining a club or society
with others who share the same interests provides a
common bond among people. Some groups, called
charities, exist to provide support for those in need.Civil Society
1 CLOSE TIES
This South American girl will rely on her family’s care until she reaches
adulthood. In some societies, a parent’s role can also extend to
providing education or teaching a trade or skill.FIND OUT MORE. Hinduism 286 • Industrial Revolution 418–419 • Societies 294–295
PARENTING
Groom wears an
elaborate turban
civil society