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Who?
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What?
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What NOT?
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How?
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hi, im lexi 13 year old 8th grader at piqua jr high school.I want to help volenteer to work at a nursing home for the elderly,but i cant find any arond my area.Also i dont think thye will let a minor like medo something like that.Any ideas??
Hi Lexi,
Actually, there are probably plenty of ways someone your age can help at a nursing home, even if it’s just to visit with the residents. They love that! You should do a search on VolunteerMatch for “nursing home” using your zip code. If you don’t find any that way, perhaps local churches, synagogues, or other social service organizations know of elderly people at home that would appreciate your help and company. Have fun!
Hello,
A while back I was listening to a show on Wisconsin Public Radio where you were discussing Citizen Diplomats. I am the President of the Board of Directors for a small international aide organization called One Small Drop. We operate in the 4 small mountain communities in Tanzania and are looking to expand volunteer opportunites to members. I could not find a pod cast or download form of that show. I am very interested in this idea and would love any and all information you could pass along to me.
Thank you and congratulations on choosing to be a world changer.
Liza G. Schneider
One Small Drop
Its better to volunteer than sitting so I call upon all of you to join.Join now,we volunteer together.