The book deals with volunteerism referring to one's contributions (fund and materials) and service (labor and skills) given on one's free will for the benefit of the needy and without expectation of any return or benefit. It focuses on organized volunteerism referring to utilizing voluntary services/resources on a continued basis or combining such services/resources to achieve some objectives, including nation-building. The book is especially concerned with voluntary service and reviews broadly the experience in U.S.A. and Bangladesh. It finds that organized voluntary service is limited in Bangladesh although spontaneous outpouring of such service during emergencies caused by natural disasters was visible.