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Step 1
If your little troopers are anything like mine, you will need to find ways for them to help. Kids learn by example. When they figure out what gives them positive attention and makes others happy... look out, they will be all for it.
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Step 2
Yes, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts do a lot for the community. However, not all of us can afford to send our kids to Boy Scouts, so we have to resort to other things that cost us nothing.
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Step 3
Why couldn't you go to the local library and see if they can set a time for your little reader to read to little kids. We have a summer reading program. How about an after school program at the school (or library) where 8-12 year old's read to the little kids. This is beneficial in many ways because we have kids reading to kids. They learn so much from one another and they are also interacting in a positive way.
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Step 4
Then there are local nursing homes. Perhaps around Christmas and Thanksgiving, the little ones can help make cookies. Then you can take and deliver them to the elderly.
Have them make Christmas cards to make them feel special. It is rewarding for the kids as well as the elderly. They always like company. -
Step 5
Take them to a children's hospital if there is one in your town. This will show them how to be compassionate towards their peers that are sickly. Maybe they can read to them or play with them. Teach them about special kids so that they understand.
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Step 6
There are so many things that you can do as a family all year around. Children love to help and when we teach them young, they will want to when they are older. Please leave some ideas.
Comments
artistephoto said
on 11/14/2009 As a volunteer myself I've been thinking about how to get my daughter into volunteering. This article was very helpful - thanks for sharing!
iamageniuster said
on 10/25/2008 You got some great stuff here. 5 stars!