I'm a high school junior who's looking to get more involved in some sort of service project. I already participate in community service through the school, but it's all small-scale, local stuff. (Pancake breakfasts, easter egg hunts, etc.) Some clubs occasionally partake in fundraising for major organizations, but beyond funds, we don't really do anything.
I want to get started on doing something...important. I'm not saying that fundraising isn't important, but I don't feel like it really attracts the interest of the other students. I want to do something major, whether in-school or out of school.
I think I'd like to become involved in something involving orphans or underpriveleged children. However, seeing as that's not really a problem in my immediate community, how can I become more involved on a larger scale? National, global, etc.
Any suggestions are appreciated!
2007-01-19 18:04:20 · 6 answers · asked by Andre@ L 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
Your local volunteer center can help you get started. In my community, my volunteer center has a youth volunteer leader program, and uses that template for school volunteer programs. Our youth leaders plan various community projects throughout the year.
The Points of Light Foundation provides the curriculum that our youth leaders utilize. Try the following links to find your local volunteer center:
http://www.handsonnetwork.org/our-network/
http://www.pointsoflight.org
Through my volunteer center, I've expanded library tutoring program, worked at our local children's shelter, and led many of our teen community service projects
2007-01-19 18:27:19 · answer #1 · answered by Brent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the kind of thing that gets scouts awards! In The United States I am amazed that some communitys do not have food pantrys to help familys.Plus some that have pantrys fail to realize t hat poor single mothers often need help with things such as diapers formula which are taxable. If you are able to do something of this effect as a Jr. you will be able to do alot after graduation.peacecorps etc...I think start home while in school especially.Good luck for your future!!!!
2007-01-26 22:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by Dotr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have several friends who became involved with Habitat for Humanity. They are not only helping families in need, but they are learning valuable skills along the way. They took this knowledge and we are forming free sessions to people to teach them how to maintain their homes and do easy fixer uppers by themselves. Along with this idea, I am helping to forming the same type of thing for automobile maintenance. Then women of a local domestic violence clinic loved both of these ideas and are looking forward to get involved. They see it as a step closer to independance. Just an idea, good luck to you, you are doing a wonderful thing
2007-01-20 21:23:39 · answer #3 · answered by w2kaad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your community has a local children's hospital or a hospital with a children's wing you could look into doing a game night once a month for them. I participate with one with my church and it's awesome. A lot of times, siblings of the hospitalized child or their parents will come by. We play games, do crafts, feed them - that sort of thing. Good Luck!!
2007-01-20 02:10:40 · answer #4 · answered by Lucky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get involved with a group called Food Not Bombs on a grassroots level!!! What is more important than feeding people? Check out their website at http://www.foodnotbombs.net/
2007-01-24 20:35:07 · answer #5 · answered by Char 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the Boys and Girls Club in your area. They are always in need of peers who can help those children who have no one to turn to. They have mentoring programs which allow those who are interested (and pass the screening) to tutor, coach, etc. others of similar age and interests in achieving their goals.
2007-01-24 09:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by chrysalystic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋