Showing children about volunteering can enrich their lives for well into the future.
Introducing children to volunteer opportunities helps to embed a spirit of service that can endure into adulthood. Some organizations encourage children to volunteer while others promote family volunteering. No matter the structure, placing your child on the path to volunteerism has professional, academic and personal rewards that encourage feelings of gratitude and a desire to help others.
Special Olympics
The Special Olympics offer opportunities for various age groups, encouraging anyone from middle-schoolers to college students to volunteer. Tasks include score-keeping and working at special events.
Political Campaigns
Volunteering for political campaigns is a unique way to introduce your child, particularly a teen or pre-teen, to social issues that impact our lives. Many political campaigns need assistance with phone banking, canvassing, posting signs, and other small tasks. Adolescents who volunteer for these campaigns learn a wealth of information about the political process, and are strongly encouraged to remain in contact with some of the campaign's officials for future volunteer and/or professional opportunities.
Food Banks
Local food banks often allow school-aged children to participate in volunteering to help the community. Tasks at a food bank typically include handing out food to the public, organizing food on shelves, or minor paperwork. Children often gain a wealth of work experience, while developing a spirit of service and gratitude.
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