Volunteering
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What to Do with Teen for Summer??
Asked by A.C. from Orlando
on February 20, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of what to do with a 14 year old for the Summer? She is a great kid but I cringe thinking she will be sleeping until Noon every...
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- Hi, I don't know how much of a help I can be to you, but I have a 17 year old and we went through the same thing. She was always too old. Is your daughter into art...
- At her age, some camps will accept her as a CIT (Counselor in Training)-- she will go for free and act as a helper. I started this at the age of 13, but every camp is ...
- Thank you for sharing. I live in Casselberry, Fl. My daughter lives in Winter Springs. Everyone, just about, calls me G. Kathy, or mama Kathy. I am 62 yrs. young. Ha W...
Ideas on a Place to Donate Used Toys?
Asked by S.E. from Dallas
on July 28, 2008
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I have a loving thoughtful 5 year old boy who wants to donate some of his toys to kids who might need them. He says he wants to "give his toys to kids that don't have ...
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- Dallas Advocacy Center in Dallas ____@____.com-ask for Shari Markey- tell her D. Sansone- Korys mom sent you. Its hard to find a place that he can understand it all...
- Plano Childern's Clinic it is on 14th Street in Plano. They serve familys with children that do not have any insurance.
- Jonathan's House on Gaston and Children's Hospital
JFF: What Do You Do When the Kids Are at School?
Asked by M.P. from Peoria
on September 10, 2012
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My youngest just started all-day Kindergarten. I'm starting to get into a "routine" but I'm wondering, what do all you other SAHMs (or dads) do when the kids are gone...
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- I'm a SAHM without a vehicle and honestly nowhere to go so here's what I do: clean cook work out do free coursework - currently I'm focusing on math starting at t...
- Work! :p When I was a stay at home I got the kids to school, worked out for three hours, went to lunch with my friends eating more calories than I burned, came home...
- Work part time, work out at the Y, walk the dog, laundry, some cleaning (not enough!), volunteer at school and church, have lunch with friends, run errands, visit my d...
What's Your Favorite Charity?
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on January 18, 2012
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What is your favorite charity and why? What made you start giving/volunteering? Do you stick to the same charity/charities year after year, or do you change it up? Do ...
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- Besides buying cookies and candy from various scouts, the longest charity I've helped is WHAS Crusade for Children. For years, the tv donated the air-time for the cru...
- My two favorite charities are the Ronald McDonald House and the American Heart Association. My middle son was born with a complex congenital heart defect. He spent th...
- I support a local homeless shelter and various children's and animal charities. People might be surprised to see how their favorite charities stack up at: www.charit...
Starting a Christmas Tradition for My Fam.. Any Suggestions?
Asked by M.C. from New York
on December 16, 2010
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Before I had kids, I use to go to Church service but I'm just not as into church as I use to be. I would like my kids to know about the story of Christmas and be in th...
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- You may want to look and see if there is a "Hands On (your town)" They usually have a gift giving night on Xmas eve that is open to all ages...:) I do this with my ch...
- You could let each of your kids pick an 'angel' to give to from the angel trees they have everywhere... We weren't in a situation to be able to do it ourselves (single...
- You could post on freecycle.org that you are looking to give some of your DS toys to a needy family. Have him go through his room and pick out good toys so he can give...
How Are You Making Your Mark?
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 31, 2011
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I know that, as moms, we are making the world a better place by raising awesome kids, but in what other ways do you feel you are making your mark? Is there a charity ...
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- Awesome question! Although I went to college for a BS in engineering and psychology, I went back when I was older and my son was 2 to take classes to learn spanish so...
- at our church retreat last weekend, one of our pastors talked about creating "chains of kindness" - making a practice of doing something kind for someone else whether ...
- I teach everyone who will listen about gardening and canning. During MI strawberry season in a couple of weeks, I'm taking my BIL's girl friend to pick strawberries w...
Gift Idea for an Older Aunt's Birthday?
Asked by ❤.M. from Los Angeles
on October 3, 2012
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I don't have much money but was hoping you all had some creative gift ideas for my aunt?
She's in her late 60's, involved with several clubs, does volunteer work.
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- Find out which new products that were introduced that same year as your aunt was born, purchase them, and put them together in a basket with a note that reads, "Here ...
- This is what my kids did once for their Aunty and she LOVED it: In their own handwriting, they made a list of simple sentences about what they love about their Aunty....
- I think a photo calender would be better....
Volunteering with a 2-Year-old???
Asked by K.W. from Milwaukee
on September 4, 2007
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Hi,
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of where/how to volunteer with a 2-year-old. I want to do something that includes her, rather than have to get a babysitt...
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- I have always wanted to find the perfect volunteering fit too. What we've recently done is started making dinner for a very sick and needy family that belongs to our ...
- I have a friend who takes her son 2 yo son to volunteer at a nursing home. They help lead Bingo, read with the residents, and just have a little guy running around bri...
- I don't know if they accept volunteers for this but I know our local library has a story time for different age groups. They typically read a story then have some kin...
Best Place to Post Children's Museum Event Volunteering Ad?
Asked by K.H. from Washington DC
on April 21, 2009
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I am on the board of a non-profit working to create a literacy-based children's museum in Fairfax, VA. I am wondering what parenting/educator listserv/site you would ...
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- Just a question, I have been trying to go to that museum's site but it asks me for a password. Please tell me if I am using the wrong address: www.playwithwords.org ...
- K.- I'm the volunteer coordinator for Loudoun Habitat for Humanity's new resale store (ReStore) so I understand the challenge you are facing :) I've listed the ReSt...
- I actually found out about the opportunity last night through a PMF posting, so you're doing a good job already! I would suggest: Ourkids.com Local schools Local u...
Do You Sit on the Board of an Organization (PTA, Booster Club, Etc)
Asked by T.F. from Dallas
on March 10, 2010
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I've been approached by our PTA to be an officer and sit on the board next year. I understand that the PTA is run like a business.
It has been a LONG time sinc...
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- I would ask what time commitment is expected of me. Usually you are expected to serve on a specific committee or direct an event. Some groups are more casual depending...
- I'm not politicallly correct enough to consider this. It wouldn't be for me.
- Find what positions are open and see what might work for you. I have to be honest I got tired of beign on the board real quick, but I loved chairing things that worke...
