Volunteer Projects for Teenagers
Volunteer service projects are a great way to provide work experience and a new perspective on life for teenagers. Many high schools and extracurricular organizations are now requiring students to serve a specific number of volunteer hours for membership and/or graduation. Teenagers can find volunteer opportunities in an area that interests them and can provide them with practical experience that will provide benefits in their future careers.
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Television Production
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Cable access stations are available in most communities and allow teenagers to learn how to produce television and videos while still serving their community. They may be able to take classes at the station in exchange for providing service after the classes are completed. Teenagers interested in a career in broadcasting may find that volunteering at a cable access station provides them with experience that will complement their future college education.
Special Olympics
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Most communities host a Special Olympics activity for disabled athletes to show off their talents. There are numerous volunteer options for teenagers to help out at these activities. Teenagers can help usher the audience to the seating area, pass out refreshments to the athletes or assist the athletes as needed. They can help set up the field before each activity and clean up after each activity. Help can be provided by promoting the event by handing out flyers, writing press releases or making phone calls. Teenagers can also help raise funds by participating in any activities organized by the group for that purpose. After the event, teenagers can write reviews of the event to be published in newsletters or the local newspaper or send letters of congratulations to the winners.
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Hospitals
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Hospitals offer a variety of volunteer options for any teenager interested in learning more about the medical field, health care or caring for patients and their families. They may help transport patients from one area of the facility to another or make deliveries of flowers or meals to patients' rooms. Teenagers may choose to sit and visit with patients who cannot leave their rooms or read books to child patients. Teenagers can also help guide families to waiting rooms, bring coffee or other refreshments to the families or answer questions. In addition, teenagers can help organize and maintain the hospital equipment, such as wheelchairs. These are all services that the staff doesn’t always have time to provide, but that make the hospital a friendlier place.
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