Homeless children need your help.
The homeless children deserve your time to volunteer. Volunteering in a shelter and making donations to homeless children are some of the most worthwhile things you will ever do, and the time you spend helping homeless children is almost guaranteed to make you feel like a better person. Make a positive impact in a young child's life and help make the world a better place.
Instructions
1. Donating games and puzzles help homeless children feel better.
Donate new and current children's games, puzzles, books and movies to a homeless shelter. Give new or gently used clothes, shoes, toys and personal items (such as toothbrushes, blankets, toothpaste, soap, socks, slippers, etc.) to the shelter(s).
2. Flying kites with children makes for an exciting day.
Volunteer at a shelter, kitchen or daycare on a regular basis, and interact with the kids. Read books to the group aloud and with enthusiasm. Play outdoor games, such as dodge ball, jump rope, tag, "duck, duck goose," croquet, kick ball and more. Coordinate an event with the shelter's administrative officials to take the kids kite-flying at a nearby park. Provide the kites and some sandwiches, veggies, cookies, and juice boxes for lunch. The list of social activities to plan is seemingly endless.
3. Tutoring a child helps them do better with schoolwork.
Tutor kids after school and help them with their homework. Talk to them and let them recognize your concern about their day at school. Find out what they want to be when they grow up and encourage them to follow their dreams. Teach the older kids to help the younger kids and be a good role model to them.
4. Perform a show for the children. Set up a time with the shelter office to play an instrument and sing, or stage a magic show. Demonstrate the craft or hobby you are good at performing and get involve them, too, by getting them to construct stage props or singing/assisting you on stage.
5. Everyone celebrates his birthday at an "un-birthday" party
Plan an all-inclusive birthday party, celebrating everyone's birthday all at once. Bring a cake, goody bags, paper horns and hats and some current pop music for the kids to dance to and enjoy.
6. Arrange an event night. Screen a movie and bring some microwavable popcorn to pop. Have the shelter host an art-themed party, and bring smocks, finger paints, and large sheets paper for the kids to create their own "masterpieces."
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