Volunteering
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Vpk-volunteer Pre-Kindergarten in the Port Richey Area
Asked by D.L. from Tampa
on January 10, 2007
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I would like to enroll my soon to be 4 year old son into the VPK program. I do not know who to contact to find out more information. Such as, How many days/months does...
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- http://www.floridajobs.org/VPK/index.html That website has many of the answers you are looking for. I had my son enrolled last year. It is FREE no matter what your ...
- I don't know much about it, but I was given a phone number to call and ask questions. Here is the number... 1-800-443-1024 HTH!!! C.
- I had both my children in VPK for the past two years. I went to YFA at 6740 Commerce Ave. Port Richey to enroll them. Try www.vpkflorida.org The first year you were...
Need Some Help and Some Ideas Please
Asked by K.K. from Dallas
on August 26, 2007
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I am the volunteer vice president for my daughters school. My question is what would make you moms want to volunteer more at the school? i.e. recognition, prizes for t...
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- I am an Elementary PTA president. Our school is very fortunate. Our volunteers log over 8000 volunteer hours a year. We had over 25 parents receive the President’...
- I think having the parameters laid out and well-defined would help me in this arena. I'm gun shy because last year I got constantly asked to stay later, to take home ...
- I would volunteer at my son's school if it was "ok" for me to bring my 2 year old along... I don't have a babysitting resource, so anywhere I go has to be with her in ...
Helping at School?
Asked by T.J. from Sacramento
on September 12, 2012
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My DD's teacher said something to me that shocked me: "I haven't had a parent volunteer in my class before." This is a friendly, fun, organized teacher who has been ...
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- I remember my mom volunteered in my Kindergarten class as much as she could until my sister was born. She was always giving of her time, and I'm trying to do the same ...
- I volunteer in my kids' school library 3 days a week for 3 hours in the morning. The librarian truly appreciates my help and I get to see both my kids during their li...
- I have volunteered in my kids' classes every year -- everything from photocopying and cutting out things at home to reading to the kids to teaching art lessons and for...
Volunteering for Children
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on September 27, 2012
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Hi All,
My daughter is 8 (almost 9) and want to do some volunteer work. Does anyone have any ideas where we can do this?
Thanks, A.
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- Operation Kindness in Carrollton allows children as young as 6 to volunteer with a parent. We have been going for a month or so and my 8 year old (3rd grader) loves i...
- My daughter and I volunteered at a program called Food Share at Aldersgate UMC in Carrollton for about 2 years. We never attended that church, but they were more than...
- October is coming around - do you have a local church that does a pumpkin patch fundraiser? The pumpkins have to be turned so they don't rot on one side. Grab a coup...
Volunteerism for a 6 Year Old
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on August 4, 2011
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One thing I enjoy to do is volunteer. I have done some volunteer work at my son's school, but I would like to find something that him and I could do together. I woul...
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- I'm reading all the other posts..great ideas! I'm glad to hear that volunteering seems to be part of many families' cultures. I don't volunteer often with organized...
- Wow! Wow! I am impressed of your idea! Taking him to a nursing home to visit old elderly people is a great idea! These old people will be really happy to see little ki...
- Check out volunteermatch.org there is a ton of info on there & it is easy to look for something that suits the two of you. Hope you find something!
Volunteering?
Asked by R.B. from York
on April 11, 2008
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Does anyone know of a place that my daughter and I could do volunteer work? Maybe a shelter or food bank? We live in the York/Harrisburg Area.
Thanks
R.
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- The United Way in York has a volunteering book or you can check out their website, which is more accurate and updated. Also, if you go on 1st.org, you can search by t...
- R., There is a link on Oprah's website that is www.volunteermatch.com (I think). You can search volunteer opportunities by zip code.
- My family volunteered at the Salvation Army in York at Christmas. They were greatful for the extra hands and it was a great civics lesson for my 12 year-old (us too fo...
Seeking Older Moms
Asked by M.E. from Los Angeles
on February 4, 2008
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i am a older mom 55years old. i have a 11 year old. i would like to meet other older moms to talk with. .does anyone know any volunteer work i could do. i dont drive,
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- Hello, Just to let you know the website meetup.com has a ton of different groups you can join. I recently joined a mom's group in my area and we also do volunteer wor...
- Have you thought about volunteering at your local church or community center? There's also a website called meetup.com that has tons of 'groups' that you can search...
- Hi I am 46 and I have a 7 year old. I would love to talk to you. As far as volunteer work you can check volunteermatch.com, I think thats the correct site. Maybe you c...
Daughter Going to MDO for the First Time
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on August 28, 2010
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I have enrolled my daughter in a MDO program two days a week. She is my only child and I don't have a frame of reference for protocol. I was sent information confirm...
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- No you do not have to volunteer. What were the ways that they wanted you to volunteer?
- My son's MDO ask for volunteers for 2 special occasions -- the teachers christmas party in December (where you bring a food dish) & for teacher appreciation week in Ap...
- I work at a MDO/Preschool and the opportunities to volunteer really provide a wide range of options if you want. NO you do not have to volunteer and that is understand...
What Are Your Favorite Non-profits in Long Beach Area?
Asked by D.F. from Los Angeles
on June 9, 2008
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Hi all,
I am looking to volunteer in/connect with local small non-profits - I am curious what are your favorites and why. What kinds of support could I offer? What k...
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- I belong to the Friends of the Lakewood Libraries (FOLL). It's important to donate time (and money when possible) to further a cause you believe in. One of my purp...
- There is actually a group in Long Beach for the purpose of volunteers--called GLBDoV--Greater Long Beach Directors of Volunteers. I am a member of that group as I hea...
- Dorthy, I am a single mother of 3 ( 16yrs, 12yrs, 8yrs). I would love to hear more about your work from home.
Carnegie Science Center
Asked by B.D. from Pittsburgh
on January 10, 2012
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Anyone from Pittsburgh ever chaperone a sleepover at the Carnegie Science Center? My daughter's brownie troop is talking about going and looking for chaperones. I'd ...
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- On behalf of volunteer organizers of kids events, please just do it. I have to admit - the 'I want my kid to have this great experience, but I want someone else to do...
- I've been to the Science Center many times but not overnight. If you go let us know how it was!
- lol can't help you out but I would be leary too. Maybe call and ask the science center if the kids stay in a certain area or run the whole place, and what all is i...
