Volunteering means spending some of your free time helping others. You may volunteer to help other people. And you can also volunteer to protect animals, the environment, or any other things that you care about.
Volunteering helps others, but it can also help you. If you' re upset about something that's happened— volunteering can be a great way to deal with your feelings.
School is a good place to start if you're looking for volunteer ideas. Ask a teacher for ideas. Some places want volunteers who are 12 or even older, depending on the job. Often kids start volunteering by working alongside their parents.
Volunteering is a great way to have fun with your family. Talk to your parents, brothers, or sisters and see what they might be interested in doing. Find something you all agree on.
Other volunteers may have much experience of being a volunteer. They can teach you how to be a good volunteer. So you can work with them.
You can also come up with your own ways to raise money or provide needed services. Here are some ideas: make and sell products and give the money to the charity. Try out for a volunteer after-school reading program.
Volunteering can help you learn many important things. So what are you waiting for? Make a plan to start volunteering today.
A. Find your own ways. B. Work with other volunteers. C. Get started with volunteering. D. Help yourself by helping others. E. Do things with family members. F. Help kids decide what they want to do. |
