Are there any good volunteer options out there?

Question

My life is extremely boring right now. After school I sit around on my butt either watching TV or on the computer. I would like to get a Job but I am only 14 (turning 15 in April) and not many places hire people my age. I was wondering if any body out there know of any good volunteer oppertunities in or near Marysville Washington. I would extremely appreciate it. If you know of any good websites to find volunteer opportunities please let me know also. Thank you ahead of time.

Answer 1

try an Animal Shelter.

Answer 2

I don't know of volunteer opportunities specific to your area, but some of the ones that I've enjoyed most in my life can normally be found in any community. My church youth group went on a Habitat for Humanity trip which was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. When I was little I had an adopted grandparent at my local nursing home that I would go and visit two or three times a week. I've also volunteered at the Humane Society walking the dogs and brushing the cats which was great. I think it's terrific that this is something you want to do. Good luck.

Answer 3

It is a great idea to start volunteering. It's always great to help out but it'll also give you skills to add to your resume when you are able to apply for jobs.

I researched your town on the web and found these ideas, you'll probaby have to look them up online or in the phone book so you can contact them. Just give them a call and let them know you are a local fourteen year old looking to volunteer and ask if they have anything open for you.

Ideas listed below:

InRoads
Churches
Your School (talk to guidance counselor or vice principal)
Local College or Community College (several student organizations that always need help)
Local Hospice or Retirement Home
Local Child Care Center
Local Parks Department
Local Animal Shelter
Tulalip Tribes
Planned Parenthood
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition
Local Chamber of Commerce

Answer 4

Ask your school, the high school has multiple programs for volunteer and you can still join the club even if you arnt in high school. Such as key club.

Also, go the the local libary, or even the hospital, ask the staff you like to volunteer, they will give you a form to fill out.

If you are smart, you can tutor kids after school for free. Ask your teacher for a voulnteer form, and their parents can fill it out.

Best choice will be working at a school club like KEY, or what ever your school has. Join and you work with other students after school. You earn alot of hours which is good for your college report.

When your 15, you have a limit to work, so you cant really work till 16.

Answer 5

You can help children by like tutoring them.
Pick your favorite subject and tutor in an easy level.

Or you could just find something you love doing and then find a way to use it in your volunteering.

The first link below will let you put your state and city to find local volunteering work.

Good Luck!!
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Answer 6

I would suggest that you contact your local volunteer center. They can provide you with one-time, short-term, and long-term volunteer opportunities that match your interests and meet real community needs.

I like to recommend volunteer centers that are Hands On Network affiliates. Your local affiliate is called Seattle Works. You can find your volunteer center through the following links:
http://www.seattleworks.org
http://www.handsonnetwork.org/our-network/
http://www.pointsoflight.org/centers/find_center.cfm

Volunteer centers can also connect you with various non-profit organizations in your community. I've worked on many diverse projects through my volunteer center, including tutoring children, working at the food bank, and cleaning up our local parks and beaches.

Good luck!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Check with your local churches because you could help out in the daycare center

I think you only have to be 14 to help walk dogs from the pound

Boys and Girls Club

Answer 9

Some stuff you could do is:
Red Cross, Hospital, Local Fire Department, or the City. You could try to be a bag girl, do paper routes, babysit, or Dog walking

Answer 10

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Answer 11

don know
try the red cross or a church.
can collect n sort out used children's clothing,
prepare bulk meals in the kitchen,
answering phones and office work,