Have you ever wanted to give back to your community or support a cause you are passionate about, but felt like you didn’t have enough time to commit to volunteering? If so, microvolunteering may be the perfect solution for you. What is microvolunteering? Microvolunteering is a growing trend in the world of volunteering, offering small…
This post is made possible with support from the American Academy of Pediatrics through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.All opinions are my own. “Let’s take a walk, Michelle.” Those were words that I could always count on at almost every family gathering. My favorite (shh! don’t tell the others)…
Quick Note: DonorsChoose sponsored this post. All opinions are my own. [Tweet “Did you know that every year public school teachers in the United States spend over $1 billion of their own money on classroom materials for their children? #ad @DonorsChoose #sharethanks #supportteachers #DonorsChoose”] Did you know that every year public school teachers in the…
We can easily find volunteer opportunities for teens within our local communities and there is a need for their time, talent and thoughts. Encouraging and teaching my teen son to give back to our community is a priority for me. We live in a society that seems to focus on material items – having more, getting…
Disclaimer: This article on the importance of being a Volunteer Superhero is a compensated collaboration with The Mission List and Reward Volunteers. Volunteering was something I was introduced to at an early age. My church youth group would spend time each month giving back to our communities – feeding the homeless; spending time at a…
