Volunteer Opportunities for Parents
Being a Girl Scout troop leader can be very rewarding. It’s a great way to get more involved with your daughter for little cost. You will need to join Girl Scouts and there is a yearly fee, but it is typically less than $40. This is so small if you compare it to other mother …
National Volunteer Appreciation Week occurs every year in the third week of April. For 2023, it is the week of April 16th – 22th. This week is a great way to recognize your volunteers and let them know how much you appreciate all of their efforts. Just a little side note, the month of April …
Coaching youth sports is a great way to help kids grow on and off the field. If you are reading this, you likely have considered coaching one of your kids’ recreational teams. Coaches have an opportunity to help kids build self-esteem and self-worth. If you are debating whether or not coaching is for you, consider …
Are you looking for Thanksgiving volunteer opportunities this year? Do you want to find some way to give back to the community during the holiday season? Here are 9 great ways for you to help others during this time when we are reminded to be thankful. Best Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities 1. Volunteer at a Turkey …
Are you looking for ways to volunteer for military organizations? Do you want to do more than just give a financial donation? Here are 9 ways to help our troops that are more than just writing a check. In my view these ideas fall into three categories: giving time, donating items and fundraising. Make Paracord …
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There are many great ways to volunteer in elementary schools. Being involved in your child’s school is important. It helps you as a parent to get a better understanding of how the school operates. It also lets the teachers and staff know you care about the school and your child’s education. To top it off, …
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As school gets back in swing, you might be wondering, should I join PTA? It’s that time of year again, when your child is joining all these school clubs and you keep getting these requests to join PTA. Is it going to be like the PTA in the 2016 Bad Moms movie? Is Christina Applegate …
NCL Basics National Charity League (commonly referred to as NCL) is an organization for mothers and their daughters, from 7th to 12th grade. It fosters the mother-daughter relationship through service to the community. Additional benefits such as leadership development and exposure to cultural experiences are also an integral part of the program. The 6-year program …
So you decided you want to volunteer somewhere…but don’t know where to begin. A little research before you actually say yes, will increase the likelihood of you enjoying the experience. Be picky…why do I say that? There are so many opportunities out there, and some may be a great fit while others – not so …
Did your friend just convince you to join an organization and now you need to prepare for volunteering? She’s been talking to you about it for months, maybe years, and finally, you decided…what the heck? I’ll give it a try! Or perhaps you have been in an organization, and someone keeps asking you to consider …