What are some web sites to find volunteering opportunities?

Kids for Community - http://www.kidsforcommunity.org/ Family Volunteering - http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/learn/family.jsp Volunteer Match – http://www.volunteermatch.org SERVEnet - http://www.servenet.org/ Service Leader - http://www.serviceleader.org/new/virtual/index.php Do It - http://www.do-it.org.uk/youthnet/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=445 Worldwide Volunteering - http://www.worldwidevolunteering.org.uk/ Online Volunteering - http://www.onlinevolunteering.org/

Can volunteering really be good for my child?

You bet it can! It has been proven by researchers that a child’s self-esteem is boosted when taking on altruistic responsibilities. When children help others, they will begin to understand that they have strength to make a real difference in their world…and this is a great feeling. Another enormous benefit of volunteering is that a child will gain a deeper understanding of needs and wants of others. Researchers have also noticed that children who volunteer might gain increased academic skills, including critical thinking and problem solving skills. Another added benefit is that your child might realize what he or she wants to pursue as a career. I run Artists Helping Children – http://www.ArtistsHelpingChildren.org - A non-profit charity dedicated to bringing comfort to children in hospitals, clinics, and shelters by brightening their environment with murals, artwork, toys, and art supplies. If you are interested in getting involved and volunteering for us, please email us at allfreelance@comcast.net and let us know how you would like to help. Thanks! So what are you waiting for? Get out there and get involved. Good luck!!