Friday, January 22, 2010

Friday Fun Day

It is always great to volunteer in your community. Here are ways to volunteer in your community:
  • Volunteer with a local non-profit organization. ex: Special Olympics, United Way, Human Society, ect.
  • Make pillows, cards, games, or stuffed toys for children who are sick in the hospital
  • Make booboo bunnies for children to receive at a health clinic or at school
  • Collect items to make baby bags for poor mothers who recently had a baby -- can contain diapers, baby bottles, pacifiers, burp rags, formula, baby food, etc.
  • Plan and share craft projects with other children
  • Read with children at a local hospital or wellness center
  • Hold clothing drives and donate clothes that are in good condition to those in need
  • Lead a craft project with children that will help elderly in a nursing home
  • Make, buy, or donate toys for children in orphanages or shelters
  • Sort through clothing, toys or books others have donated for children in need
  • Play basketball or other sports with children in need
  • Write letters to local and governmental leaders about the need to protect children from abuse and neglect
  • Donate your hair for children with cancer or other medical conditions
  • Make a first-day-of-school package with school supplies
  • Write letters to or for sick children
  • Organize a teddy bear drive
  • Donate and sort books, clothes and party supplies for disadvantaged children
  • Make bags for children in other countries through Kids for Peace
  • Donate your favorite (healthy!) snack to give to children in need

There are many children out there who need our help....get involved!

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