We are super excited to be participating in the Martin Luther King Day of Service again this year. This day is organized to get people who do not normally volunteer, to volunteer in their community. And to raise awareness of the need for volunteerism. We do not do nearly as much as we should, or would like, to but this day works out really well for us and enables us to chip in and do something meaningful with our day off. Since work is closed and school is open, we can drop our girl off as usual and then focus 100% of our energy on the task(s) at hand. This year we will be prepared food, playing basketball with children, helping the kids make a MLK banner and lending a hand with any number of other things that need to be done at a shelter for women and children.
We will bring our little one into the fold at some point but for now, we tell her about the things we do and peek her interest verbally. In the next year or two, we will start to bring her out with us when we lend a hand.
Anyone have experience volunteering with children by your side?
Jeff
We will bring our little one into the fold at some point but for now, we tell her about the things we do and peek her interest verbally. In the next year or two, we will start to bring her out with us when we lend a hand.
Anyone have experience volunteering with children by your side?
Jeff
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Hi, just came over to say thanks for commenting on my blog.
I've done a fair amount of political door-knocking with kids in tow. When my oldest (now 7) was younger, she sat through countless meetings, coloring under the table. She also helped me canvass our neighborhood for post-Katrina donations in 2005.
With two kids under 10 (my son is 3), I find it harder to get anything productive done if I've got them both with me.
At this point, if I'm going to do something I'll take one of them, but not both. I expect this to change when they get older, though.
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