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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 SF Volumteer Opportunities to Do with Family
Asked by D.P. from San Francisco
on June 25, 2008
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I am seeking any ideas or information about volunteering ideas in SF that I can do with my 12 year old son over the summer. Any thoughts?
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- D., Sandy has some great responses. Also, a lady at our church volunteers at the homeless shelter once a month every month to cook and serve. She's been doing...
- The AIDS walk is going on shortly and they can always use help.
- Great idea! I used to work at the SF Volunteer Center and we would put out a summer issue of family volunteer activities. Here's a link to one-time volunteer events ...
Volunteering During Holidays
Asked by L.M. from Pittsburgh
on November 25, 2009
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Hi, Moms,
I was wondering if anyone knew of a place or project my kids (7 & 4) and I could help with during the Thanksgiving break. Last year on Christmas day we h...
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- You can check out www.pittsburghcares.org for some ideas/opportunities. Food pantries always need sorters/shelf stockers.
- How about checking local churches or organizations that serve food to the homeless. I have done this before with my kids and it was such a wonderful time helping in t...
- No specific recommendation, just an "Attaboy" (or "Attagirl", lol) for you... you are truly teaching your kids the meaning of the season. Good for you!!!!
Volunteer Opportunities for a 4 Year Old
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on December 14, 2011
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Hi! I am trying to instill in my 4 year old the true meaning of Christmas and the value of giving to others. Are there any places my 4 year old can volunteer? I want ...
Seeking Volunteer Opportunities for Father (76) in Frisco Area
Asked by R.B. from Dallas
on July 16, 2009
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My father lives with us (originally from the NE)and recently split from his girlfriend. He hangs around the house all day because he has no friends here. He is a ver...
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- My parents go regularly to the Frisco senior center and love it. It's a really nice facility. I'd start there - good luck!
- Hi R., A great opportunity for your father might be volunteering for Children's Medical Center (either the downtown Dallas location or Frisco). There are many thing...
- Hey R., There is a seniors group in The Colony that is pretty active You may check into that. K.
Volunteering Experiences with Family
Asked by J.K. from Portland
on July 1, 2008
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I am interested in donating time (hopefully my family also)- to build homes, help clean up trash, etc. locally - has anyone else had any experience with an organizatio...
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- A great and reputable national organization is Habitat for Humanity, which builds and improves homes for those who can't afford houses of their own. I found two branc...
- How wonderful! There are lots of great agencies in this area, and great things you can do on your own. My family volunteers for life2orphans (www.life2orphans.org) It...
- Hi J., What a great way to teach your child to help others. We volunteer in Vancouver at Share House with our almost 8 year old daughter serving meals and cleanin...
Volunteering Time with My Children
Asked by L.E. from Dallas
on November 12, 2008
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I want to teach my 27 month old twins the importance of community involvement and donating time to a good cause.
Does anyone have any suggestions for us at their age?
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- I'm going to have my son bring food to animals at a local shelter.
- The Allen Early Childhood PTA has an executive board position (3rd VP Community Service) that actually plans GREAT community service projects each month! We try to ma...
- Plano Food Pantry or God's Food Pantry. In today's economic environment, more people than ever are in need of basic food assitance. Check with them first if they will ...
Mom and Daughter Seeking Volunteer Opportunities w/Babysitting
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on October 20, 2006
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My daughter is 14 years old and in the 8th grade. She is in the National Junior Honor Society. She does a lot of volunteer work and is involved very much into school...
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- I have two little girls-3.5 years and 11 months. We have no family here so we're in desperate need of a babysitter. We would love to have you babysit for us next Sat...
- We would love to get out for a weekend night. We live in Allen hopefully thats not too far. My son is 2 1/2 he is very well behaved around babysitters and just likes t...
- A., Thanks for the offer, I live in Allen if that is not too far for you. I have a 4 yr old sweet boy. I am a respiratory therapist and I work in pediatrics, so...
Seeking Volunteer Opportunities for Myself and 6 Yr Old.
Asked by M.C. from Portland
on April 12, 2009
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Well, the time has has come that some selfish, egotistic alter ego has replaced our sweet, loving and thoughtful little boy. At the tender age of 6, our son suddenly h...
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- I recommend looking to a local church. I work in a church in Beaverton and there are a lot of ways for volunteers to get involved. We have a food pantry that we serve ...
- Doing volunteer work with your son is a great idea. However, your son's attitude is a stage that most children go thru. The more negative attention you pay to it the...
- My kids (6 & 9 YO) and I have enjoyed volunteering together at Northwest Children's Outreach. They have 4 warehouses around Portland & Vancouver. Each has an evening...
Church
Asked by M.D. from Houston
on May 27, 2007
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looking for multicultural church with childrens activities as well as opportunities for them to be envolved with music and outreach, volunteering.
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- Hello M., Lakewood is a great church with Pastor Joel Osteen. Ed Young's church on 290 and Spring Cypress called Second Baptist is smaller with a awesome childrens a...
- Hello M. D, I attend The ROCK church- Reflctions of Christ's Kingdom. It is the best church I have ever attended. Our vision is that of bible centered, community ...
- Visit Christ Embassy Houston and know more. They are located at 16205 Westheimer rd, Houston, Texas 77082. They have lots of great activities including missionary and ...
