Lesson 1: Jane Addams—Philanthropist in Action
Handout 1

A Nation Of Volunteers-The 1990s

Directions: Using the following categories, see how many volunteer groups you can list.

Examples:
Agriculture and Food
4-H
The Military
U.S. Marines' Toys for Tots Christmas Collection

Categories of Volunteer Groups * Examples
Labor and Employment  
Agriculture and Food  
Business and Industry  
Communications  
Transportation  
Human Services  
Health Care  
Education  
Religion  
Recreation and Leisure  
Cultural Arts  
Environmental Quality  
Justice  
Public Safety  
The Military  
International Involvement  
Political and Social Action  

* Categories of volunteer groups: (Ellis and Noyes, By the People, p. 315-338)