Part Time Jobs For Teens – Volunteer

Summer is coming and all of us working moms are wondering what to do with teens who are not old enough to work but are too old for summer camp. The last thing we want to see is them sitting home all summer plopped in front of the  computer. The last thing we want to hear is “Mom, I boooored.” So what can we do? A newspaper article in our local paper suggested part time volunteer work. This is really a great idea and I can speak from personal experience. My son has volunteered at the public library for the past two years and has loved it. My daughter was 12 when she started volunteering. She volunteered to read to the kids once a week at one of our local Head Start centers. She also really enjoyed her volunteer work and said it helped her not be so bored. There are volunteer opportunities for teens at hospitals, local humane societies and pet rescue organizations. The article in my paper suggested parents approach their local vet and ask about an internship. Find out what your child is interested in and see if there is a related volunteer opportunity.

The article in my paper also said that according to Sarah Gish, publisher of The Summer Book: A Guide to Houston’s Day Camps and Classes for Kids and Teens, many camps have extended their programs to teens because of interest from the parents. Younger teens may attend camp or become a junior camp counselor. I know the Girl Scouts offer the junior counselor or camp aide option to the older Girl Scouts in their day camp program. I hope this post will get you thinking because some of these volunteer opportunities fill up fast.

Update: September 2011

I recently came across some “on site” volunteering information:

Powerfuldifference.com – For a dose of girl power, download the Make a Powerful Difference Action Kit to help your daughter decide which mission to support and how she can get involved.

Everywun.com – Your kid can take quizzes and read newsletters to earn a badge on his Facebook page. Companies such as the North Face make a direct donation to a cause every time a badge is posted.

Bobbboomcards.com – Pay it forward with simple acts of kindness-like holding the door open or giving a small gift – with a deck of 26 Boob Boom! Cards ($10). Pass on each card once you’re done.

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