CONGRATULATIONS!

You are one of the 15 million young people in the United States who have decided to make a difference by helping other people in their communities. One of the most important things we have found out about youth and community service is that you will get more out of the experience if you are have FUN doing it.

There are a lot of ways YOU can make a difference.


If you would like to work with a local organization like LISTEN or David's House.

Check out the list of local organizations that have opportunities for teens:

If you would like to help out at your school.

Click here
to find out how you can help
at your school
.

If you have done your own fundraiser and want to know local organizations that accept donations.


Check out the list of local organizations that accept donations:

Find out more about these organizations on our
community service
search page

If you don't have a lot of time, but still want to make a difference. Try a one time event or project.

Check out the categories you can
choose from:

It is important that you volunteer in an area that interests YOU.

Visit the community search page
for a listing of one time projects and events

If you like to do things by yourself, with a friend, or your family.

Try some of the project ideas from this great Web site called

Family Cares.
(The ideas can be found in the section called Project Central.)

 Other ideas to try.

 

WAIT!!

Click here to find out few more things to think about
before you begin your volunteer project
.

 

 

Now that I know my volunteer options,

I am ready to do a search for a community service
opportunity for teens my age.

 

Extras:

Information for parents
on youth volunteerism.

Books for children that are about kids who volunteer or who like to help other people.

Web sites for kids about volunteering

Community Service Home Page
BOAST Home Page
Community Service
Search Page