In this essay, I “systematically unpacked some candid critisms on volunteerism and the concept of the native vs. tourist/outsider mentality.” I wrote about how I learned from the critisms to better my work. I discussed what I agree with and what I disagree with. I included ideas and quoted from Block, What? So What? Now What? Baldwin, Kretzmann and McKnight, Coles, Illich, and Davis. I also included some outside sources. I thought critically and objectively and composed my thoughts into this essay.