Skip to main content

Pin It Up!


Who doesn't like to have the hard work done for them? For that very reason, I've made a list of service ideas for you! Lot's of lists actually, such as service for:

  • animals
  • the elderly
  • teens
  • holidays
  • groups
  • parties
  • random acts of service
Check out my Kids Learning Service Pinterest board to find links to some amazing service ideas for kids. (I can't take credit for the ideas, other than I put them in one spot, for which you're welcome)
Labels:

Comments

  1. I RuffusMarch 21, 2019 at 10:10 PM

    I certainly do not like having the hard things done for me... Everyone expects us k9's to be in shape and motivate. Dad may lead me to treadmill but I am the one that says on for hours at a time. However.... being able to serve those around me brings me great pleasure, some times the hardest things for us are the things that we need the most help with. Like being happy or having a friend.. I love your lists!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Melanie LouviereMarch 31, 2019 at 1:07 PM

      Thanks, Rufus! You might be interested in this - we might get the chance to visit a puppy truck! It's actually a nice, safe truck they transport puppies on to their new trainers. After the program they get to be guide dogs for a special person. If it works out I'll post all about it!

      Delete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

They've Got My Back

This is a cool article from the Parents Magazine blog that talks about benefits for children when they serve, as well as gives some ideas for serving. Thought I'd share. Also I thought I'd share a picture of my "baby" when we made and handed out burritos with the Burrito Project  (this one is in Salt Lake City, but the organization is found throughout the U.S.) to people who are homeless. She didn't want to get out of the car to hand them out, but since I wasn't about to leave her alone in the car across the street from the city bus depot, I made her come along. She did great and even commented on how grateful the people that we gave the burritos to were.     Volunteer With Your Kids     https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/style/volunteer-with-your-kids/
Post a Comment
Read more

Straight-up Bribery

Sometimes we need to move to creative ideas, fun activities, or full on bribery to get kids to do service. It's not the best reason for kids (or any of us) to do service, but it gives them the chance to learn how to step up and serve. Hopefully they'll also gain some meaningful connections that will change their attitude about it along the way. Here are some suggestions for getting them started: Service can be hard work, reward yourselves with a treat that is somehow special to what you are doing. After we drop off the box we deliver from the food bank each month, we head over two blocks to  Thirst  for sodas and popcorn (after all, they have happy drinks & treats). It was also started by an 18 year-old, so we like to support his gumption.  Throw a party!  Service project party - choose a project and have your kids invite friends over to work on it. We did this once for the  Festival of Trees , a fundraiser for Primary Children's Hospital. My daughter...
Post a Comment
Read more

Words from the (kid) President

I love this guy! I like to show this video to students to inspire them and break down what service really is. And you get to dance at the end, so what else can I say? Thanks SoulPancake for being so clever and entertaining, and putting life in perspective. See their Youtube channel for more of the good stuff  https://www.youtube.com/user/soulpancake .
Post a Comment
Read more