Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Deadline August 31st

Just a reminder, if you haven't done this already: Your teen can help local underprivileged teens in your area by collecting school supplies for DoSomething.org. American Idol 2007 winner, Jordin Sparks, is this campaign’s celebrity spokesperson. I like Jordin and my daughters like her music. She is smart and sensible and I’m glad to see her involved in this effort.

Here is the link to the list of the eleven most needed items. The number one item is pencils and pens. I know there is a problem with world hunger too, but it bothers me that there are some children who do not have pencils for school.

Help your teen do this with three easy steps:

1. Have your teen invite three friends to go shopping, telling them about school supply drive.
2. Request the teens ask around for $2.00 donations for the school supply effort from the adults they know before the shopping trip.
3. Take the teens shopping, purchasing the school supplies with their collected donations and dropping them off at your local Staples store first.

How will becoming involved benefit your teen?

• Your teen will learn that volunteering doesn’t have to be a massive effort – every little bit helps.
• Having the responsibility of being given the donated money and using it for the school supply effort will build your teen’s confidence in him/her self.
• Produces a sense of belonging in the community for your teen – helps give him/her a strong sense of identity.
• Gives your teen a positive peer group experience.

Links you’ll need:

• Drop-off Locator
• Jordin Sparks PSA
• 11 Facts About US Education