One of the best gifts we can give our tweens and teens is our time. Being generous with our attention is not only a clear demonstration of our love, but strengthens our connection with them and gives us the opportunity to positively influence the type of person they grow up to be. What better way to spend that time together than volunteering as a family?
By helping others, you’re also guiding your child to hardwire skills and behaviors essential for life success and happiness: compassion, generosity, empathy, tolerance and commitment.
Volunteering can also provide an opportunity for your child to develop and share their talents, gain new skills and experiences, and explore areas they are interested in. This can have a powerful impact on their self-esteem, self-worth and self-efficacy.
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Finally, volunteering empowers your teen with the knowledge (and hard evidence) that they CAN make a real difference in the world—and even have fun doing it.
Below is a list of family-friendly volunteer opportunities sorted by interests, from nature buffs to shopaholics, bookworms to gamers. Find something that your teen is already passionate about and he might actually participate willing—even enthusiastically.
