"When the region's school leaders began requiring students to perform community service about 10 years ago, they were largely motivated by what the experience could give to teenagers: character, civic engagement, a sense of purpose.
A major side effect, it turns out, is what the requirement has given to local nonprofits.
'It's a whole volunteer force, or work force, that wasn't there before,' said Christine Wallace, community resource coordinator at the Volunteer Center of Sacramento."
A major side effect, it turns out, is what the requirement has given to local nonprofits.
'It's a whole volunteer force, or work force, that wasn't there before,' said Christine Wallace, community resource coordinator at the Volunteer Center of Sacramento."