Volunteering: Do What You Like To Do

Teenagers want to make a difference in the world, and everyone benefits when teens volunteer: the teenagers gain new skills and firsthand experience, use their talents and abilities in a new way, contribute to the well-being of the community, and have fun at the same time. Individuals and communities benefit when teenagers volunteer.

This brochure encourages teens to do what they like to do by choosing volunteer activities that enable them to follow their interests and use their talents. For example, teens who spend hours on the phone can volunteer to take calls for a teen crisis hotline. Those who love animals can volunteer at the local animal shelter or foster a pet waiting for adoption. Teens with musical talent can teach younger children how to play an instrument or form a group and perform at nursing homes or daycare centers.

"Choosing the Right Project" lists volunteer activities by areas of interest (animals, arts and crafts, cars and driving, children, cooking, gardening, etc.). Internet sites and organizations can also be links to volunteer possibilities.

ISBN 1-929888-38-4, 12 pages

You can download a copy of this publication from the NCPC website.