Do a little family brainstorming to settle on the type of project everyone would enjoy. If you enjoy being outdoors, you might want to help restore a creek or clean up the beach. If it's snowing outside, cooking and serving dinner at a soup kitchen might be a better option. Once you settle on an area of interest, check these resources to get started:
The Network for Good
This organization's goal is to connect people to charities through the Internet. The site has a search tool to pinpoint volunteer organizations that welcome children or teens. It also includes a useful list of 10 Tips on Volunteering Wisely.
Idealist.org
Action Without Borders is a New York-based nonprofit organization with offices in Philadelphia, PA; Charlottesville, VA; and Buenos Aires, Argentina. It has a searchable database with volunteer opportunities, as well as information about how to start a project.
We here at Healthy Girls are interested in promoting a healthy mind, body and spirit. We'll be passing along ideas like this in addition to our usual conversations on fitness, self-esteem and nutrition. I'd love to hear any of your ideas as well. Please, leave a comment and give to others.
Kathy
