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Volunteerism "When kids volunteer it tells others that they don't have to be perfect or famous or even grown up to make a difference." - Kalynn Dobos,

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1 Volunteerism "When kids volunteer it tells others that they don't have to be perfect or famous or even grown up to make a difference." - Kalynn Dobos, age 7

2 a person who performs a service willingly and without pay
What is a Volunteer? a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking a person who performs a service willingly and without pay

3 Who can be a volunteer? Why volunteer?
Lots of people — and kids — find that they really enjoy volunteering. Volunteer experiences often put you in a different environment and expose you to people and situations that you wouldn't have come across in your regular life.

4 Find what’s right for you?
Join Boy Scouts Join Girl Scouts Join 4 H

5 More Ideas Can food drives Pajama drive Coat drive
Visit a nursing home Pick up trash at the park or playground. Volunteer at an animal shelter. Clean up a park or along a river. Plant trees or flowers in your local community. Serve food at a homeless shelter. Deliver meals to people who are elderly or ill at home. Clean up a school or other public building.

6 Volunteer Organizations

7 “ Volunteers polish up the rough spots in our communities
“ Volunteers polish up the rough spots in our communities. ~Alice Sandstrom


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