Five Volunteer Opportunities for Teens in Sacramento this Summer

Teens are combing their communities for volunteer opportunities.  We want to help.

According to the Millennial Impact Report, today’s teens and young adults are involved, engaged and committed.  84% made a charitable donation in 2014, the year of the study, and 70% spent at least an hour volunteering for a cause that they care about. They give their time and their talents in all kinds of surprising and creative ways, and go out of their way to support the causes they’re passionate about.

If you’re a teen looking to volunteer, now’s the time! With summer almost here, there are plenty of awesome opportunities for you to volunteer in the Sacramento area, from taking care of the environment, to helping the blind, to working with the elderly, and so much more!  Here are five ways that you can give back to your community this season, and earn valuable volunteer experience as well:

1. City of Sacramento Volunteer Program

• What they do: This website from the City of Sacramento coordinates volunteer assistance for programs and services to the public.
• How you can help: Assist with special events, animal care, gardening, tours, arts and crafts, child development, and much more.

2. Parks Leadership Academy for Youth (PLAY)

• What they do: The Academy enlists middle school to college-aged volunteers to learn, apply and teach park maintenance techniques.
• How you can help: Learn, apply and teach park maintenance techniques to other volunteers in parks around the area.

3. Society for the Blind

• What they do: Provide services and programs for people who are blind or have low vision.
• How you can help: Read to the blind, help with special events, cook and/or help maintain the facility.

4. Ethel MacLeod Hart Senior Center

• What they do: Provide services and programs to the elderly.
• How you can help: Help with classes, programs, and services and socialize with the elderly.

5. Front Street Animal Shelter

• What they do: Help animals find their new forever homes.
• How you can help: Help with morning cleaning, the pet food pantry, train the dogs, socialize the cats, foster animals, and assist with special projects, fundraisers and events.

Looking for another volunteer opportunity to better match your particular passion?  No Worries! Go to KidsThatDoGood.com and use our search engine to find more volunteer opportunities in your area.