Coaches Round Table

Suggestions on Volunteering to be a Mentor For kids? I have volunteered before, for Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospitals. I still love helping animals, but I also would like to have some experience helping kids. I am considering being a Wildlife Educator. This would be good for my resume. It can be a one on one thing, or group activities. Where are volunteers needed in the San Francisco Bay Area? regarding volunteering with kids. Please recommend any websites, or phone numbers if you know of any? Note: I am not good at sports, so Mentoring in that area, would be not a match for me.

Volunteering for kids with cancer in New York City? I'm interested in volunteering with kids that have cancer in new york city. I am a high school student and feel very passionately about kids with cancer. Anyone know any place that i could volunteer?

How do I go about volunteering with kids here at Child Haven in Las Vegas, NV? College isn't until Spring of 09' for me so I want to leep motivated by doing some volunteer work. I am currently a re-covering alcoholic and I'm trying to maintain my job and make life better for me. The only thing I can think of is doing something productive and helpful to the community. Am I going to need a Sherrif's Card? What do I need in order to jump into this within the next month or so? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Any advice on good, ethical volunteering with kids/women near or in Cusco, Peru? I am seeking to volunteer with women/kids/both in or near Cusco Peru, I am not looking to pay a high fee to an agency but instead volunteer in return for (cheap) accommodation/food. I speak Spanish fluently, I have experience in teaching English and managing people. I'd like to go for 4 weeks in December ´08.

Are there any animals shelters in Irvine, CA that offer volunteering for kids? Okay, so I want to volunteer at a animal shelter and some don't allow kids. I am 12, if that helps. Could you give some links to animal shelters that allow kids that are 12? It could be near Irvine, CA not only Irvine. Thanks, Julia preferably a humane society

Does volunteering to teach kids another language count as community service? I volunteer at my temple to teach kids on Sundays for two hours. Does this count as community service? And, also, would this look good on college applications?

What is a good name for a volunteer kids program? We live in a small community and are trying to put together a group of kids to volunteer. We will be helping at Senior Centers, doing community cleaning, etc. We would like a catchy name to put on shirts, signs, etc. We had ideas like "Kids for Change" or "Kids Making a Difference" but these names already belong to major groups. Any help would be greatly appreciated.....and it is for the kids :)

is there any volunteering for kids 18 and under at an animal shelter in fort wayne, in? im 13 an i rly wanna volunteer at a shelter do u kno any that would accept me? plz help. :)

Is it fair for schools to assign "Environmental Volunteering" as mandatory? I read this article in the newspaper that a school, in I think Maryland, is making kids volunteer to help the environment as recycling help and planting new tress as well as going to the local fields to help planting. But this isn't an actual "volunteering" process. It is mandatory on that school. So my question is, do you think this is fair?

Where can kids volunteer in the Birmingham AL area? No matter where I look there is no place to find a place for kids to volunteer!

Can kids volunteer to sell things for nonprofit organizations? I have a cousin who founded a non-profit organization. My son wants to help him sell things for the organization. Is it legal to let my son go and set up a booth and sell things?

What are some tips for dealing with kids and or volunteering at an after school program?

Volunteering with Kids- Chicagoland N/NW Suburbs ? Hi, With the holidays coming around, some of my friends and I would like to have our kids give back. All of the kids are about 6 years old and we would like to have them volunteer for a day doing something. Does anyone have any ideas for volunteer organizations that might allow younger children to help? (Packing boxes, etc)

Help! With volunteering with kids and teens? Okay, so I am going to be volunteering at this organization that is free, for kids and teens to have a place where they can be, after school, to keep them from getting into things like gangs, violence, drugs, and alcohol. THe kids there range from 6-18. I am going to be volunteering there this summer, and most of the volunteers work with the younger kids. Since this is summer, the kids don't have homework and academic stuff they need help with, so besides other programs the kids will participate in, they will also have a lot of free time (a game room where they play foosball, have board games, television with movies and video games, toys, etc. etc., or, they can go outside and play sports) and yeah I was wondering if anyone had any good tips for getting to know the kids at first? I know I can walk around and join in with some of the kids and their games and introduce myself and stuff, but what are some good ways I can use to get to know them and gain their appreciation or something? Some conversation starters, etc? Besides the usual "What's your favorite subject at school" and stuff. Thanks! Your help will be greatly appreciated!

Kids volunteering? I want to get my 3 little boys into some sort of volunteer work to get them to learn there are people that aren't as lucky. They are 4 years old, so obviously nothing with a huge amount of work. I don't mind spending some money, but I don't want to just hand money over, I want it to either be something the boys can put together, something they can pick out or something that they can actually do (like yesterday we made a delievered cookies to the homeless shelter). Thanks for your help! They have worked with the eldery A LOT! We went to Christmas carol (just the boys, myself, and my husband). We took them to a day where families can come in a play games and talk to eldery. They loved that too. I want something different!

is there anything that can be volunteering for kids? I wish I could be volunteering at orphanage ... so I looked up the google maps but there's no orphanage in my driving distance.. is there anything that i can be volunteering for kids? I'm also speaking korean(I'm from south korea). so in somehow someway, I definitely teach korean to kids too (I think it would be interesting !! if i could) but all the matter is I don't know any community service place that i can be atual volunteering If you know any places that I can be volunteering , please help me ah and I'm 17yrs old

Volunteering with kids in Boston? I'm trying to find somewhere I can take a bunch of 12 year olds to volunteer in the greater Boston area. Places I have volunteered at before like soup kitchens and the food bank require volunteers to be at least 16. Many other places are looking for long-term, adult volunteers. Any suggestions for where we can volunteer at? (They are doing food/clothing drives at school, and I would rather take them somewhere and have them be more involved than asking for cans (not that food/clothing drives aren't important!).)

ways and places to volunteer with kids in georgia? HI I am looking for opportunities to work with kids in georgia. Either a one time or ongoing action where would be the best place to find such opportunities?

Does anyone know any Organizations where you can volunteer with kids with AIDS in Africa? I really want to volunteer in Africa some day for about 6months-1 year and I want to work in an orphanage or school or something like that with Kids who have aids.DOes anyone know any organisations that let you do that?Thanks.

How can I volunteer for kids at hospitals? I'm 16 years old, and I love working with kids. Can I volunteer at a hospital at my age? And if I can, how?

JOBS And VOLUNTEERING For Kids!? Hi, my daughter who's 11 is interested in volunteering. Is this possible, since she is so young? Are there any websites that we can check out? Also, she wants to get a "job?" ANY IDEAS WOULD HELP!

I'm thinking of volunteering in a hospital...? My nephew was in the hospital this weekend and I realized that many babies and children were also sick. We're usually an absurdly healthy family, I've only been to the hospital 3 times in my life and those were for family pregancies. I never thought about the kids in hospitals until this weekend. I think I'd like to volunteer with kids or something like that. I used to do VISTA and set up monthly kids activities and working with kids was a lot of fun. I think I'l like to do something similar. I also felt sorry for some of the babies whohad no one to hold them, unlike my nephew who had at least 2 people sitting with him most of the time. I was in the NCU with my sister and sometimes a baby would cry and the nurses wouldn't come immediately.They're busy and can't come running every time a baby cries. There were volunteers to hold babies when they cried so I wonder if I should volunteer for that. Does anyone volunteer in hospitals who can tell me about it?

Would you volunteer your kids for this? The US Secretary of Health & Human Services signed a decree granting legal immunity to vaccine makers for their swine flu vaccines. (In other words, if you die your family can't sue.) Why on earth would they start testing possible vaccines on little kids? A quick Google search will turn it up. It's been reported on quite a few different news sites. They will start in Oklahoma City with children ages 3 to 8. They can't possibly know that a vaccine churned out that fast won't have lasting effects. Would you trust this to be safe?

Whats the diffrence between a kids shelter and an orphanage? If it means a diffrent thing then im looking for an orpahanage of kids.. I wanna volunteer with kids without parents.. I live in East LA. Where can i go visit an orphanage close to here?

at what age can kids volunteer? since i want to volunteer for the pound since i wanna be a vet when i grow up at what age can i volunteer?

Any place in MN where a 16 yr old could volunteer with kids with cancer? I'm 16, going to be 17 in September. Is there any place in MN where I could volunteer or get a job with working with kids that have cancer? I think why cancer because I'm thinking of going into the medical field to go into something with childhood cancer. Thanks for your help

Overseas summer volunteering opportunities for High School Student (preferably Asia)? Well, right now I'm looking for volunteer opportunities for a high school student to volunteer overseas (preferably in Asia). I was just wondering if anyone know of any good opportunities for like grassroots volunteering (helping teach local kids English, volunteering in local villages, etc.) since I'm not very interested in those big programs where grassroots volunteering in rural isn't their main focus. If anyone knew of any programs like this, it'd be great since right now, I'm looking for opportunities in China and Taiwan.

I think I want to volunteer (kids)? I am thinking of volunteering in a childrens' hospital or orphanage. But I don't know whether I am emotionally strong enough to handle it. I don't know if I could accept that I couldn't do all that much to help or save them other than to give my time, read to them, play with them etc. Has anyone done this? How did you go about it? Contact hospitals? Where would you recommend I volunteer? Any particular type of hospital? or an orphanage? for kids who have suffered abuse? Any advice is welcome Oh and I live in the UK

How to get involved in volunteering with disabled or ill kids? How would I get involved in spending time with or helping children with disabilities? I mean everything from cerebral palsy to cancer to brain damage? I've wanted to do something good with my life for a long time and I think I could do something really good this way.

looking for volunteers for kids and fund raising knowledge?

any information on volunteering in hospital for sick kids??? i want to volunteer at the hospital for sick kids for few months....i just finished ma high school and i have few months before i have to start my uniso i am thinkin of volunteering in the meantime......anyone had any idea how i should go about that???and does anyone have a contact number that i could call to make an appointment or something?????your help is really appreciated..thank you so much...

I want to teach my kids the meaning of Christmas r there any places to volunteer in Stockton ca? I was appalled to find out that my kids didn't know why we celebrated Christmas! they thought that it was just a day to get presents! We are gonna be in Stockton for the holidays and I want my kids to volunteer, give something back please help i cant find anything!!!

where can i Volunteer for kids-- queens ny or nyc? I decided to be useful and to give back to the community and volunteer somewhere related to kids. however i cant find a legit place that needs physical help and not a monetary one. PLZ help

Is there anywhere in Gwinnett County, Ga where a group of kids can volunteer a couple times a month? I am in National Honor Society at my school and I need to find a volunteer project in Gwinnett Country for our club. Does anyone know of any that I might be able to call or look up?

hi do you know any dog shelters near hollywood that 9 year old kids can volunteer in? hi do you know any dog shelters near Hollywood and so that 9 year old kids can volunteer in. im nine years old and my mom describes as smart,funny,loving,very helpful. i love dogs allot and i want to make them happy and not sad and lonely.thankyou for all your help.

Is there an abroad volunteer program for kids? Like, kids in 5-12th grades? All the ones that I want to do are for high-schoolers, and I'm not in high school. So, is there one for kids of all ages? Thanks.

volunteering at animal shelters for kids? I was wondering if anybody knew of any animal shelter in the federal way area that would allow my friend's eleven year old sister to volunteer. She is very passionate about animals and is willing to be cleaning up after them if that is what she can do to help.

Helping/Volunteering help with autistic kids in albany? where can i go to help out or do volunteer stuff for autistic kids in the albany area. im 16 about to turn 17 in may

Is there a place for kids to volunteer? Is there a place where kids about the age of 12 are able to find opportunities to volunteer around San Jose, California?

Which govt agency can help me start a nonprofit organization to have monthly birthday parties for foster kids? I volunteer with these kids and many of them spend birthdays,and holidays without their families,including siblings. I want the same government that places them in foster homes to show them they they are remembered on these special occaisions. I would love to organize these get togethers,but obviously can't fund them. Any suggestions?

Volunteering for guide dogs? I am 12 and was wondering if guide dogs lets kids volunteer? I have had lots of experience with dogs and puppies. Here is the guide dogs site http://www.guidedogs.com/site/PageServer This is my dads account and he is helping me

Where do you stand on the issue of lashing some poor teacher volunteer for letting kids name a? stuffed bear Muhammed.

austin charities for kids to volunteer? I am looking for an Austin Texas charity to intriduce my 3 year old son to the concept of charitable giving over the holiday time. Instead of a food drive or just giving money, I'd like to take him somewhere where we can bring items right to the people or kids - I want to make it more personal and "real." Any ideas?

What are some good volunteer progams for kids where they can work in an animal shelter in Irvine, California?? I am looking for a volunteer program in Irvine, California for kids under the age of 12 so that they can work in an animal shelter. If you have any info, please tell!!!

Should we reinstate the draft and make it mandatory for everyone eligible and called by the draft board? The benefit would be that the rich kids get to go and fight just like the middle and lower class kids get to go and fight. In the present, the rich can alway buy their way out of it for their children, but the poor could not afford to do the same. By instituting this manner of filling the ranks of the military, some of the richest and most powerful would have to suffer right along with the rest of us. That would also end the hippocracy of a volunteer military. Regular troops for the most part don't volunteer, they are forced by circumstances to join the military. The houseshit of the right wing is that those kids volunteered for combat, and that they are adults and know what they are doing. Will it is not true. Most of the kids that join have no idea what they are getting into. All they have to go on is the propaganda of government and people who do not have to fight at this point in their lifes. We enlisted because we did not know enough to not enlist. That is not volunteering.

Do you volunteer for your kids school if you are not working? i am not working but i am enrolled in home study programe. other stay home moms are helping raising money in school and they do not know about my commitment. Should i feel obligated to volunteer.

Does anyone have any information on programs (on the order of Peace Corps) that allows volunteers to take kids I am interested in helping others and I believe that I would enjoy entering a program on the lines of the Peace Corps. I have a three-year-old daughter that is with me all the time, so it would be imperative that she be able to go with me. I think it would be a wonderful experience for both of us. I would be curious to know if there is program on this order that allows US citizens to help others in our country that are in need.

what shelters allow kids to work there in los angeles ? i am looking for a kid volunteer animal shelter any suggestions

Should I stop my friend from volunteering to read for kids.........? dressed as a hooker

Art volunteer for Down Syndrome Kids? I'm just wondering how I would get started with being a volunteer to help kids with Down Syndrome to express themselves through art. I have my Associates in Graphic Design, but would like to just start out as a volunteer (or related) with doing something creative, like art, with kids who have Down Syndrome. Anyone have any ideas of how to start?

Where can kids join animal volunteering? This summer I want to volunteer helping animals for free. I like to help any animals but i prefer small ones, but big one like snakes or alligators is okay also. I want it to be no money cost. Usually parents have to come and stay with the kids but my parents don't have the time, so i need a place where it can be just me. I want a place in Altoona, PA, or 5-7 miles from Altoona. I want it to have a training program before i start. Please help me find a place. Not the humane Society. Thanks :-)

After enrolled into college, do you do more volunteer work or less? For high school kids, volunteer work looks like mandatory in college application nowadays. I am wondering if volunteer work is done more in college?

Art volunteer for kids with disabilities? I'm trying to find a place were I can volunteer to for kids with disabilities and do small art project or any volunteering that involves painting, drawing, etc to help an organization. I actually was an art student in high school and took art all 4 yrs and ended up creating a portfolio with all my art projects, I LOVE ART.... but since I started college it's been almost a year that I haven't done anything artist and I really miss art. I am a pre-med student so I don't get a lot of free time, but I do want to volunteer somewhere were I can express my artistic abilities along with helping others. I have tried sites like volunteerhouston, craigslist, volunteer match but can't seem to find anyplace to volunteer that is artistic. I live in Houston Texas in the southwest area, if anyone knows any organizations or any agencies that are planning on doing artistic projects or volunteering-- feel free to add suggestions. Thanks.

does anyone know of a good no-kill volunteer shelter that kids can work at? are there any volunteer shelters in illinois for my daughter, who's in 7th grade? shes loved animals her whole life and we have a dog at home and she'd love to volunteer somewhere to be with the animals. (The shelter would also have to be no-kill)

What are service ideas for about 70 students? My school requires the SGA to plan a day of service for the entire grade to participate in. It has to benefit an outside agency. I need assistance on finding a place to have 70 kids volunteer. 3 to 6 choices would be nice so the sophomore class can vote on it.

Volunteer to help kids in the hospitals read books? me and a friend want to volunteer in a hospital reading books for children but we dont knw were to go, we been looking for places all over but we cant find none..if u knw a website that can help that would be great thx:)

What is a good hands- on volunteering project with kids? I want to do something invovling interacting with kids or people in general because I like to see people smile. So what's a good volunteering idea thats originial not your normal soup kitchen idea? how about daycare center? is that a good idea? what is a shoreline clean up?

Does anyone know a good volunteering organization where middle schoolers can read to elementary kids? I need a good charity where a 8th grader can volunteer at elementary schools and read to the kids. I need a good orginazation for 8th grade students in Lee's Summit to volunteer. I'm looking for an orginazation where 8th grade kids can read books to elementary school students.

where is a good place to volunteering with kids in minneapolis?

Volunteering with Kids or Animals? I'm in school to become a history teacher and I was wondering if there are any websites that offer volunteering with either kids or animals. I can't find anything that's educationally based.

How do you get your kids excited about volunteering?

How do you go about volunteering your services to help out kids during Christmas time? I'm seriously considering doing it but don't know how.

where can I find a volunteering position in my area like working with kids with disabilitites or autism? I have searched online, and I am very interested in working with children with disabilities. Any help would be appreciated.

Do any of you know of a link between parents who volunteer having kids that volunteer? I'm interested in studying the link between parents who are volunteers and their kids in terms of service. Do they volunteer more often than kids who have parents that don't volunteer? Any thoughts on this idea or how to discover if there's been previous research? Thanks!

I am volunteering with special needs kids twice a week (0-5yrs), what are some good small group activities? The children have various needs ranging from Downs Syndrome and Autism to Dyspraxia. They are all between 0-5yrs of age girls and boys. I would like to do some activities within a small group of 3-4 at a time. Can you suggest anything that would help these children learn and have fun.

Are there any non-profit organizations that motivates kids to volunteer? I am a 14 year old pageant title holder and my platform is "volunteerism". I really want to start and/or help with an organization that gets kids active in the world of volunteering. Other organizations you may have in mind you're welcome to share. Any suggestions?

Why are parents so hesitant to volunteer in kids sports? Are your kids in sports, such as little league or soccer? If so, are you quick to step up and help out or are you one who says "I can't" or "I'm too busy."? What makes you hesitant to volunteer? I'm on the board of my sons' little league and I'm having a hard time getting people to help out, even though they said they'd volunteer. It's frustrating, I'm busy, too (Work, two kids in sports, on the Board, writing a novel), but I still find the time to help the league, if needed. Why don't others want to help?

How can i volunteer to help kids with cancer ? Im 14 and I really want to volunteer to help kids with cancer like at hospitals and stuff. My uncle died not that long ago from cancer, I just want to try to make a childs life a little better. But i dont know how to find somewhere to go. Please help. It would mean alot.

where can a 14 year old girl volunteer with kids who have cancer? I have always wanted to be a doctor and i really want to work with kids so i really want to try to find somewhere to volunteer? maybe somewhere near pasadena or downey ca

Are there pet shelters like the "ASPCA" that Kids can volunteer at? I have a 13 year old kid who wants to volunteer and he hasn’t found a pet shelter that he can volunteer at yet because of his age.Somewhere within tampa clearwater or St. pete area please.

How old do you have to be to volunteer at a kids summer camp? OK well I wanna summer job and I'd like to volunteer working at a kid's summer camp.

Why don't Bush's kids volunteer to join the military and go to Afghanistan? Prince Harry did it, why can't any of the Bush's kids do it? At least go on a USO tour.

Hi everyone! I am 13 and love little kids. This summer I am volunteering at a pre school day camp. Would par *Sorry I meant to write would parents tip me? I know I am a volunteer so I won't be getting paid, but I am just wondering, Would you tip a volunteer who worked at there son/daughter nursery school camp? I am not doing this just to get money but I was just asking so I could also take the paying job that someone ofered me also if most people wont tip. But please just answer this question, would you tip?

places to volunteer with autistic and dwarf kids in tampa? i live in tampa, fl and i really want to get involved with autistic kids and dwarf kids and work with them and help them. i think they are soo precious. i want to volunteer with them but i dont know what places have this or how i would be able to start volunteering with these type of children. im 16 and will be 17 in may. im a junior in high school and currently at my school i TA with the kids at lunch. i help kindergateners, 1st and 2nd graders eat lunch. and one of them that i help is autistic. and thats what really inspired me to want to help out with these kids. me and him have a really good relationshipo going and i look forward to seeing him and spending time with him everyday.

Do the kids today in high school, college or soon to gradute realize their mistakes in voting for Obama? He is helping to kill the economy. He is making corporations and businesses in general out to be evil, greedy and taking direct control of banks, investment firms and the car industry not to mention he wants the govt to run the health care industry so what jobs will be available to the up and coming generation? Will they be paid to be volunteers by americorp? What are the job prospects for the next generation?

Volunteer kids? can you volunteer at a hospital. and play with the kids make them happy?

Where can I volunteer in houston tx. helping babies and kids??? I'm almost 16 years old and I would like to volunteer helping babies and kids.

where can i volunteer to work with kids that have autism in Ann Arbor? I am very interested in working with kids that have autism over the summer. The problem is that i am 13 and I can't find a place where I can volunteer. I do have some experience because I take a class at school where I work with kids with autism and we have done bowling zap zone and also a 2 mile fun run/walk.so if you have any suggestion on where i can volunteer at in Ann Arbor plz post

Do you think it is fair to the kids illegal Catholics can volunteer with children without background checks? Los Angeles Diocesan Screenings for Abusers Give Slack to Undocumented In L.A. and O.C., illegal immigrant Catholics can volunteer with children without background checks because they lack the required ID. By Jennifer Delson, LA Times Staff Writer June 22, 2006 Not wanting to lose illegal immigrant volunteers, the Los Angeles and Orange Roman Catholic dioceses have quietly backed away from a pledge to root out pedophiles by running fingerprint background checks on anyone who works with children. The revamped policy in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles allows church volunteer candidates without government-issue identification to give instead a sworn affidavit stating that they have not been convicted of any crime. In Orange, potential volunteers without photo IDs can submit a sworn affidavit and two letters of reference attesting to their character. Church leaders said background checks of illegal immigrants are virtually impossible without government photo identification, and the church stood to lose a small army of volunteers in heavily Latino parishes unless the photo ID requirement was dropped. Those who don't have background checks are allowed to work with children, but only under supervision, church officials said. The policies, revamped last year and recently uncovered by The Times, outraged victim advocates who said the dioceses are putting concern for illegal immigrants before the protection of children. "It's scary. I didn't know they were doing this," said Rita Milla, spokeswoman for the Los Angeles-area Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests. "They are just trying to be too politically correct, even though it means putting the kids at risk. If someone can't prove who they are, they shouldn't be volunteering."http://www.snapnetwork.org/news/calif/screening_for_abusers.htm

Are there any places that kids can volunteer in the Bay Area? I already no about volunteermatch.org the Bayarea as in California

Lots of kids to watch any tips or advice? Okay so i volunteered to watch kids at an elementry school on tuesdays while there parents take parenting classes & theres only going to be me & 1 or 2 other girls from my parenting class there & lots of lil kids. I have plenty of experiance with kids from my neices & lil cousins but iv never watched this many kids at once so any tips or advice?

Where can I volunteer with kids @ a local hospital??? I'm 12 and live in the Antelope Vally in Southern California. Be specific.Please.