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It sounds good in theory: "We're going to volunteer as a family this summer with all of our free time!" When it comes to reality, when are you supposed to fit this into the schedule? Or we hear a lot, "I want my children to use their summer to get better connected to our community. But how do I find the right opportunity?" Well, we have some ideas.
The key is to ask for your children's help in choosing the right opportunity. Get them excited about what they're about to do and tap into their creative energy.
1. Volunteer at a local library and/or run a book drive.
2. Work with your local food bank to assist in sorting and organizing their supplies.
3. Offer tutoring or reading aloud to children at local day camps.
4. Play music or sing for residents of assisted living facilities.
5. Clean up your local parks and beaches.
6. Plant a tree in your yard or neighborhood.
7. Put together a lemonade stand and donate proceeds to a charity of choice.
8. Write uplifting notes of cheer to patients at a local children's hospital or a person serving in our military.
Don't let perfection be the enemy of good when it comes to finding volunteer opportunities; just get out there and do it! Building the muscle of generosity together will create lasting habits and good memories together.
If you want help finding an organization to volunteer with this summer or anytime of the year, please reach out to the GPA Team.
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