Wednesday, August 12, 2015

To Volunteer is to Care!

     One very easy way to teach your children about giving, sharing and selflessness is to encourage them to volunteer. While the rewards may not be financial-- the benefits can last a lifetime. Start out by setting a good example and volunteer yourself-- but your toddlers, teenagers, and young adults can all get in on the action too. Whether it's visiting the sick or elderly, taking part in a community clean-up or just helping out at school or church-- there's something for everyone.

    Our state, and Central Florida in particular, have amazing volunteer programs-- kids included. In fact, there's even a website designed to match your children with a volunteer program that's perfect.

    Check out these sites:

    http://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/teaching-tolerance/childrens-volunteering-resource-guide/
    http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/?l=FL&v=false&categories=22
    http://www.handsonbroward.org/

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