Volunteering is beneficial for everyone. It gives us a sense of purpose and helps others at the same time. While many adults make an effort to give back, it’s also important for children to volunteer, too. Read more at JosephPurpura.net

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How to Encourage
Your Children to Volunteer

2. WHY VOLUNTEER?
Volunteering is beneficial for everyone involved. It is important to
teach children the importance and significance of volunteer efforts.
As they grow up, they will be aware of their impact on their
community and feel more encouraged to continue volunteering!

3. EXPLAIN THE
IMPORTANCE
Helping your child understand what
volunteering is, what it entails, and
how it helps people is the first step.
Children are smart. They will be
more willing to participate if you
spend the time explaining to them
why they should care.

4. Charity and volunteering should come from
a place of giving, not from the expectation
of a reward. However, some rewards are
appropriate.
Consider making your child's favorite meal
or offering to take them to the park. As
long as the rewards aren't monetary, they
will help enforce the positive nature of
volunteering.
PROVIDE A
REWARD

5. CHOOSE THE
RIGHT CAUSE
As a parent, you can make a list
of 5 charities that you think
would be appropriate for your
child. Then, let them choose the
one they are most interested in.
Some great options include
volunteering at an animal shelter,
playing games with the elderly at
a local home, and doing yard
work for a disabled neighbor.

6. Thank you!
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