tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545273365632973399.post2003905990240556471..comments2024-02-05T05:49:09.902-05:00Comments on Ann Arbor Mom Blog: Find Volunteer Opportunities for Families This Holiday SeasonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545273365632973399.post-7521373281069941342010-11-14T21:08:49.806-05:002010-11-14T21:08:49.806-05:00I have a 4 and 6 year old and began with opportuni...I have a 4 and 6 year old and began with opportunities with my son when he was 4. <br /><br />I'd call Foodgatherers, there are times when they allow families to help out and gear the projects to fit within the confines of the childs limitations. Last year when my son was 5, he and I volunteered and ended up putting together bags of carrott cake. I believe the opportunity was a family volunteer day during one of his breaks! <br /><br />So long as you ring the bell with your child, we started volunteering with the Salvation Army when he was 4. They typically can't stand the entire time, however he made it a good hour that first year.<br /><br />Growing Hope also has many opportunities including being part of the seed starting squad.<br /><br />Even something as having them help with a canned food drive or the Angel Tree at Brairwood Mall begins to introduce the concepts. Introducing the kids early means they want to help out later and not need to be forced to do so. I say lead by example even when they are young.Tammy Jex Mayrendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032851980437637149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545273365632973399.post-19867373171596356362010-11-13T20:18:56.553-05:002010-11-13T20:18:56.553-05:00Hi. Thanks for a great post with ideas for giving ...Hi. Thanks for a great post with ideas for giving back. I am curious about what ages your kids are when they have been allowed to join you for volunteer activities. I have a 4 year old. Food Gatherers website states kids must be >14. Thanks for any tips.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com