"Adult youths are often called up for working for the development of communities. Do you think they should work voluntarily or should they get paid? Give your opinion in no less than 250 words."
These days, there is a profound public discourse over the issue whether young adults should be encouraged to render free community services, or will it be appropriate to compensate them. The matter has evoked conflicting views that swing between morality and practicality; thus, needing a deeper analysis.
The proposal of engaging young adults in voluntary services finds its inspiration from that fact that humans have nearly abandoned the very tenets of philanthropy and have become apathetic due to their newly embraced attitude of seeking monetary gains in return for anything they do. In such times, encouraging young people, when they are either about to step into, or have just taken up professional assignments, to undertake such endeavors can help inculcate feelings of selflessness, devotion and empathy towards the plight of the needy in the community, and show them the righteous path.
Moreover, offering voluntary services also help the young adults pay back something to the society, thereby also fostering a sense of belongingness. Every individual is born and brought up in the social environment that has been afforded to them free of cost by the community, and now when they are old enough to make contributions to their surroundings, they should reciprocate.
Nevertheless, some question the very idea of free services. They base their view on a more viable approach, and feel that when even NGOs and other relief organizations are receiving colossal donations in the name of voluntary work, why are the young adults being asked to make sacrifices. Additionally, monetary compensation would appeal these people and encourage them to continue free work.
In conclusion, I would rather opt for a middle path. Even though youth should be encouraged to engage in community endeavors as volunteers, in some cases, they should be compensated monetarily.
