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Homeless.
Im not sure if this category is best fit but it works.
I am 15/f and my friend is 15/m.
Although we are young we would like to help out children who have been abused and havent had the lifestyle we have been lucky to experience.
So my question is.. On Thanksgiving and such. How old do you have to be go volunteer at a shelter such as serving food ; cleaning up ; working with the children.
And... Are there any other things we can do other than donate clothes and such to help out?
We are in the Pehlam MA area.
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Try volunteering at a nursing home. I have been since I was 11 (21 now) and it is one of the most rewarding things I do. Many of the people I work with do not have families who are interested in seeing them, or their families live too far away to come see them. A friendly, familiar smile is just what they need.- Someone to talk to, someone to thread their needle for them, paint their nails, help them play bingo- that type of thing.
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I am not from your area, but I can give you some generic suggestions that would work no matter where you live. First of all, local women's shelters and police stations accept donations of stuffed animals. They give these to children when they have to be taken from there homes to ease their fear. Hold a teddy bear drive and make a difference! Also, you could try the local schools - see if you can tutor elementary kids that maybe struggling. Sometimes a little extra encouragement is all they need. Call the local shelters - many have different age restrictions - ask what you can do. Check with your local hospitals! They still have volunteer opportunities and their are many kids who would appreciate a visit. Don't forget the seniors of your communities. Sometimes all they need is someone to talk to for an hour. It would make a world of difference to them. There is tons of opportunities to take advantage of! Good Luck!
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Well i did the exact same thing for thanksgiving last year and i was 15. i honestly dont think that you have to be a certian age. i mean helping someone is needed and they always need the help so i mean im sure that your age is fine. if there is an age limit im sure it would be like 13. hope i helped :]
and its good that your doing things for others
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