When it comes to volunteering, perhaps no group of people is better suited to volunteering their time and services than teenagers.
Teenagers typically have lots of free time and are liable to gain great perspective on life from helping others.
Teenagers applying for or hoping to one day go to college can also benefit from listing volunteer experience on their college applications. While some might suggest that’s not reason enough to volunteer, it is a benefit to teens looking to stand out among a crowded pool of college applicants.
But one of the problems many teens face when deciding to volunteer is finding an opportunity that suits them. Fortunately, teenagers have many opportunities to volunteer at their disposal.
Teens who love Sports can combine that passion for competition with their desire to help others by volunteering with the Special Olympics (www.specialolympics.org).
Teens who enjoy working with their hands might want to consider volunteering with Habitat for Humanity (www.habitat.org).
The above opportunities are just a few of the hundreds of options available to teens hoping to volunteer. Local homeless shelters, food banks, religious organizations, animal shelters, and even parks are some of the places teens can contact to learn about volunteering opportunities in their area.
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