by Jenise Fehring
The school year is winding down, and kids in school are eager to have summer vacation. What are you doing? Going to visit family in a different state? Taking a road trip with friends? Going on a cruise or vacationing at a tropical destination? What are you going to do with yourself for thee months off of school? There are plenty of things to do, but so little time, right? I suggest getting a part time job and make some money; save it for college and maybe spend a little of it on yourself. I would also recommend doing something that you enjoy, but I also say: go volunteer! Help out people in need. Visit the elderly and talk with them or make a difference in a little kid’s life by being a mentor. Your summer doesn’t have to be boring for all of the 90 days. Live a little, have some fun, and make each day the best day ever!
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Volunteer at your local church
- Volunteer at the Washington County Fair/State Fair/Summerfest/Action in Jackson
- Volunteer at a Boys and Girls Club http://www.wcbgc.org/
- Volunteer at a local Nursing home (reading to the elderly, playing games/cards) http://www.cedarcommunity.org/volunteers.php
- Volunteer at Big Brothers & Big Sisters http://www.bbbswashco.org/
- Volunteer at the YMCA http://www.kmymca.org/volunteer.html
- Volunteer at the Hunger Task Force http://www.cedarcommunity.org/volunteers.php
- Coach a team/referee http://www.ci.west-bend.wi.us/index.php/community-info/volunteeropportunities
- Donate blood at the Blood Center of Wisconsin http://www.bcw.edu/bcw/index.htm
- Volunteer for Special Olympics http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org/
- Volunteer for the Red Cross http://www.redcross.org/wi/milwaukee/volunteer
- Clean up a local trail, highway, beach, or park
Check out the Volunteer Center of Washington County for more opportunities:
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