I'm 13, and in 8th grade. I'm interested in ending poverty in the Middle East and helping homeless people around the world. I don't just want to donate, I want to help physically. Is there somewhere I can do that?
2006-12-14 08:12:47 · 7 answers · asked by ~Swish~ 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
I'm not trying to convert you, but churches are a great place to find groups who participate in community servie. I was a youth director once, and I organized for our 7th and 8th graders to cook a meal at a nearby homeless shelter. We also went on mission trips. My first one was to Mexico, but there are so many organizations - you can find one that goes to your place of interest and enquire with them.
I highly recommend a mission trip for everyone at least once in their lives. 13 is not too young to become deeply involved. Here's an inspiring story link about a girl named Ashley Gunn. She was 12 when she went with a church group to Malawi in Africa.
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/article/0,6176,s1-21-81-1321-1,00.html
Good luck! And I admire your spirit!
2006-12-14 19:10:00 · answer #1 · answered by Globetrotter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're off to a good start. Knowing what's going on around you and caring is the first step. At your age, it's difficult to find a way to help. You can volunteer locally to get your feet wet. Some kids have raised very large sums of money for causes also. Do some research on line to look for opportunities; try the United Way, local volunteer search engines, homeless shelters/soup kitchens, church organizations, etc. You might also ask a guidance counselor at school for help. Good luck!
2006-12-14 17:10:42 · answer #2 · answered by white_bunny_slippers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey! I'm 13 and in the 8th grade too. You answered my braces question. Thanks! Have you ever heard of the kid from Ontario who did chores and worked very hard to build a well in Africa? 4got his name but he was only 7-8ish! Ryan something.. anyway... if you think, you could start and organization in your school (talk to principal) for food drives or toy drives etc... Good Luck!
2006-12-14 19:30:17 · answer #3 · answered by locke1021 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be respectful, kind, treat others as you wish to be treated. Do this while you are growing up and make it a habit...then when you reach adult age, join the peace corps honey. By then, everything you need to know will not only be in your head, but in your heart as well. I wish there were more kids like you!
2006-12-14 17:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've already started with your desire to do for the world. Now prepare yourself with education; learn of the world to better understand all that is in it.
2006-12-14 16:46:53 · answer #5 · answered by J.C. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the best education you can get...use it for good... be the best person you can be... love your neighbor as you love yourself...at 13 you have lots of time to be prepaired... use it wisly... your options will be many if you follow this advice.
As one of God's I would suggest seeking Him in all of this as well
2006-12-14 16:18:34 · answer #6 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good on you for helping.There must be organisations that will take clothes that you do not want anymore.
2006-12-14 17:47:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋