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Originally Posted by wdfifteen
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Some students have access to networks of people that allow for really cool opportunities. We live in a city with two universities, a teaching hospital, and a college. Plenty of rich volunteer opportunities in such places. If you know of them, and can access them. Other students don't have that kind of network. Their volunteer hours may not provide much utility for a resume, or a university entrance application.
Some of our schools track the hours beyond the required 40, and use it for awards and scholarships. Having 1000 plus hours of volunteer time is notable, but it's likely subsidized by economic privilege at home. Poor kids who need to work to contribute, or survive, don't have that.