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6 Things that Kids can do to Volunteeras an After School Activity
SUSIE ALMANEIH
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We would all liketo do more to
help out.
Here are someways we canencourage ourkids to make it
a habit:
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Some of us have morefree time than others, andas busy parents, we oftenwish we could volunteeror be more available to
those we care about. Butfor kids who get out ofschool at 3pm each day,
those couple hours beforehomework and dinner canbe put to good use in thecommunity or at home!
Here are some helpfulideas that can be fun and
rewarding:
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If you live near a retiree or a grandparent, have your able bodied dropby once a week and rake leaves or trim hedges. Even 30 minutes is anact of kindness, a little outdoor time and always deeply appreciated.
Help a neighbor with the yard work.
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One of the best ways to learn is to teach, a wise teacher once said.When older kids help out a younger sibling or a neighbor, they not only
cement their own skills, but they take a certain amount of pride in beingable to effectively relay information.
Tutor a younger child.
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Children love making things anyway, why not get the jump on theholiday season? Try homemade bath salts, soap and soap dishes,
or a photo collage.
Crafting Holiday Gifts.
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Raise Funds for Charity.There are many ways to raise money for a good cause that don’t
involve going door-to-door with a box of year old candy bars. Now withcrowd sourcing and social media, kids can start their own campaigns or
do grass roots work right from their laptop or tablet.
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Community Garden.
Urban food growingprojects are
picking up steam allover the countryand there is alwayswork that needs tobe done. Kids of allages love to gettheir hands in thedirt and learn howto grow things.
Bonus: picky eaterswill often be moreapt to try new
things if they havegrown them first.
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Animal Adoption Programs.Humane Societies always need volunteers and some even haveprograms for kids to come in and spend time with the animals,
feed or even walk dogs.
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Contributing is good for kids and while they may resist the idea at first,they will eventually find something that offers them the lasting
satisfaction of a job well done. It also helps them take a break fromtheir own busy schedules and keeps them active. And that helps
everyone.