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"Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something." -- Author Unknown
50 Summer Volunteer Ideas for Kids and Teens
As summer vacation approaches, many parents are busy registering their children for all sorts of different camps and activities that their children will enjoy. One option you might want to explore this year is volunteering! As grown-ups, we all know that we receive so much in giving to others, so why not invite our children to join us in a little service experiment this summer to share this experience? And if you're wondering what you could do together, the following article is a great place to start! It shares 50 practical ways that both kids and teens can volunteer their time this summer. [read more ]
Reading Corner
 Title: 31 Ways to Change the World
By: We Are What We Do Stage: Any
"This is a lovely book featuring ideas by kids for kids on how they can take small steps to change the world together. It includes great practical ideas in a colourful and playful format that's very accessible for young and older children alike."
Recommended by Trishna Shah
Be The Change
Share this list of 50 volunteer ideas with the children in your life and encourage them to choose one or two you can do together this summer. If they ask why it's a good idea to volunteer together as a family, share this with them: 10 Reasons Why Family Service Matters
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