Volunteer Work for Kids
In addition to learning how to help others, and understand the importance of giving of one's self, children that volunteer learn how to adapt to a new environment, find new skills, and learn responsibility. Many parents don't know where to find volunteer work for kids, but chances are, there are plentiful resources for volunteer work for kids right in your own community.
Here are a few ways for children to volunteer.
Boy Scouts / Girl Scouts
If your child has ever shown an interest in Boys Scouts of America, or Girl Scouts of America, joining either of these clubs will open new doors for volunteer work for kids. Each troop is different, but some of the more popular ways for children to volunteer within these clubs include:
- Visiting nursing homes
- Collecting canned goods for local food banks
- Sending necessities to our troops overseas
- Assist with toy drives and collections during the holidays
Church Youth Groups
If you are not a member of your local church, you are missing out on an obvious way to find volunteer works for kids. Church youth groups are a positive, healthy way to keep your child social, and church youth groups are always doing good things for the community. Some of the many way for children to volunteer through church include:
- Working at the soup kitchen
- Assisting at women's shelters
- Collecting canned goods for local food banks
- Donating time at the church day care
- Raising money for various charities and ministries
K-Kids (Kiwanis for kids)
K-kids is sponsored by your local Kiwanis Club and is designed for children 6 - 12 years of age. This is a club that offers many ways for children to volunteer, but the volunteer work for kids varies greatly. To learn more about K-Kids, please CLICK HERE.
Your child does not necessarily have to join a club or organization to volunteer. Parents and children can volunteer their time together and work in soup kitchens, homeless shelters, volunteer at the local animal shelter, and much more. Children that are above the elementary school level can find additional volunteer work for kids, including, but not limited to:
- Tutoring
- Babysitting
- Walking for charity
- Planting flowers
- Dog walking
- Foster an animal
- Car washing
Of course, the best way to demonstrate the importance of volunteer work to your child, is by volunteering yourself. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering in your area, be sure to read, "12 Ways To Volunteer In Your Community". This article will give you twelve different ways YOU can make a difference.
** To read more from this author, CLICK HERE.
SOURCES:
http://slp.kiwanis.org/kkids/home.aspx
http://www.oppapers.com/essays/Volunteering-Builds-A-Child-S-Self-Esteem/
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2201471/12_ways_to_volunteer_in_your_community.html?cat=48
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46 Comments
Post a CommentGreat ideas, Jennifer! I think it's great for kids to volunteer - and families together, too! :)
Great ideas. K-Kids was new to me.
Thanks for the tips! I love the simplicity of your article and I will be keeping it for future reference!
Great ideas, so important to teach your kids to give back!
Very helpful, we used to help my mom on church projects :)
This is excellent! We used to volunteer at the nursing home when we were kids, among girl scouts and other things.
I agree COMPLETELY!! Too often kids live in a world of "Gimme, gimme, gimme", and it will do them good to see that there are many people do not always get what they ask for, or even what they need. Instilling the rewards of helping out others at a young age is what will end up saving this planet, I reckon. Thanks for this!
I do agree. Years ago when my youngest was only 10, I by passed a panhandler. He stopped me immediately and told me about our blessings. Made me realize the impact my training had on him and I turned around and handed the man a few dollars. My sontaught me a lesson about giving that day. Now i know some have an issue with panhandlers, but I feel as I have stated to all my children, we give when we have. If the person on ths street is trying to gain something based on the goodness of others, the Lord will deal with him. As a Christian, I am required to help those in need.
Excellent work. Our nieces Kassie and Ariel used to help volunteer with Luchrisa and I at the local food pantry, and they loved it, and worked very hard at it. When kids are kept busy, with a true purpose, they tend to stay out of trouble as well!
It's important to volunteer at any age. Great job!