Self-sacrifice for the Greater Good

In order to make the world a better place, I want to implement a national and international rule that requires everyone, who is able, to volunteer. I believe that volunteering makes a much more significant impact on the betterment of society than society gives it credit for. Volunteering time and service is something that can be done in various forms. It can be done in the comfort of your own home, and there are varying degrees of volunteering that can be committed to make an impact. The amount of time someone volunteers does not have to be huge in order for society to benefit. Even little acts can help others in need more than if everyone did nothing. I believe that volunteering is important because there are a lot of less fortunate people in the world. Not everyone can afford to get the help they need, and when people volunteer and help others they tend to feel better themselves as well. Volunteering has a fairly large range of application as well. Therefore, society would have numerous options. There are hospitals, schools, food industries, nursing homes, and a plethora of other options that could appeal as volunteer options for people. In addition, the method in which one volunteers their time or service also has a multitude of options. People could volunteer and do something from a computer in a completely different part of the world even. Without volunteers, people struggle to be successful. Most things in our world cost money, so without money sometimes people in society suffer. Money provides an incentive for people to do work for themselves and others, but volunteering without a reward builds character and helps people to make real connections. If people stop doing things only for gain, then negative aspects of society like crime could decrease. Sometimes all anybody needs is someone who cares, and the more selfish people there are in the world the more unhappiness will increase. Volunteering is a good way to ground people in reality, and expose them to different people and places. Also, you never know if you will be someone who needs help one day, so it can be mutually beneficial. I believe that society can accomplish this by requiring volunteering to be implemented in schools, communities, and the work force. It does not have to be daily or for very long, but making it required and included in curriculum will help people make time for it. There won't be an excuse if it is already part of what you are doing. Even though not everyone works or goes to school, if communities encourage volunteering the outreach will increase. Obviously not everyone will likely get to participate in the entire world, but if those who are already fortunate enough to work or go to school do, then at least an impact is being made. Volunteering in school can be as simple as people tutoring or cleaning up trash. Volunteering in the work force can be as simple as annual soup kitchen trips. I believe it has a greater chance of being successfully accomplished if the idea is gradually inducted. Maybe it won't ever reach everyone, but at least there is no harm in volunteering even a little to help as many as you can. It is like the saying that goes something along the lines that if you can't help everyone help one person by Mother Teresa.