The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Growing Up as a Volunteer: Influence of Charity Work Is Long-Lasting

By Ian Wilhelm

When Laura E. Lockwood started attending Manatee Community College two years ago, she couldn't leave behind her first love: the ManaTeen Club, a program in Bradenton, Fla., she and her sister had founded in 1994 to organize teenage volunteers.

Ms. Lockwood, who started ManaTeen at age 12, remained with the group during college as a member...

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