I am 14 years old, and winter break just started today. I'm already bored and want to do something other than sit at the computer, complaining that I'm bored all day. What would be good places to volunteer at, especially that I could continue over the summer and possibly spring break?
2007-12-21 11:30:16 · 9 answers · asked by Qwerty 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
Thanks everyone (but I'm still open for new suggestions)!
Merry Christmas, Happy belated Haunukkah, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, Happy Whatever You Celebrate!!!
2007-12-21 11:44:46 · update #1
For the USA: VolunteerMatch (http://www.volunteermatch.org), Idealist (http://www.idealist.org) and CraigsList (http://www.craigslist.com) all list volunteering opportunities with thousands of organizations. There's also this government sponsored site (http://volunteer.gov/gov/) which provides volunteer positions through USA federal land agencies like Fish & Wildlife, Forest Service, National Parks, etc. Also, contact your local volunteer center; you can find this via the Points of Light Foundation web site (http://www.pointsoflight.org/centers/).
2007-12-22 01:09:17 · answer #1 · answered by Jayne says READ MORE BOOKS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know where your coming from. I would suggest you try a library, local hospital, nursery homes, community center to see if they have local groups you can contribute to, homeless shelters.
I know here in Michigan, they have churches that take in homeless people, and they go to the churches for food and shelter. My friends did that last Christmas, by checking the people in, and giving them there food.
I really respect what you're doing. Not a lot of teenagers would spend there holiday breaks giving to others.
Bless you and Merry Christmas!
2007-12-21 19:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by lerishal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my gosh, you completely sound exactly like me.
: ] similar name and everything
I know that I'm going to go decorate parade floats one day. I hope to also help out at the animal shelter.
Most places won't take us because we're only 14. The minimum age is usually 16 but I suppose if you signed some sort of waiver there wouldn't be an issue.
2007-12-21 20:32:06 · answer #3 · answered by anonymous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My winter break just started today too and I dont volunteer although it would be nice but if you want then you should go to a charity or animal shelter
2007-12-21 19:38:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you for wanting to do something productive to help others! I like some of the ideas posted but have you ever considered working with children? Any daycare centre would definately appreciate the extra set of hands! Good luck!
2007-12-21 19:58:33 · answer #5 · answered by laura 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pet Pound, Homeless shelter, Hospital, Park/ youth center
Im volunteering at the pound and im also getting credits for it.
They usually have they usually have programs for students so you can make credits out of school.
2007-12-21 19:39:40 · answer #6 · answered by shiquillapechocha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try homeless shelters for women... Or call your local hospital, they always have programs for vols.
I respect what your doing!!! Merry Christmas
2007-12-21 19:36:06 · answer #7 · answered by nikki696 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
14 is tough because of labor laws but you might look into starting to collect pledges for things like the March of Dimes.
2007-12-21 19:35:51 · answer #8 · answered by Paul B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Library, Senior center,Church,Nursing home
2007-12-21 19:35:47 · answer #9 · answered by Penny M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋