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The heat and humidity combined with school being out could have your kids saying those famous words, "I'm bored." But there are plenty of ways to keep them busy and keep your sanity. Behavior pediatrician Dr. Tim Jordan explains what you can do to keep your kids from the bordom.
Volunteer Opportunities Q: Why should I volunteer? A: Because you will build better leadership and people skills, because you will learn more about the world of work and careers, because many colleges and/or scholarships will expect this, and because it is important to help others on this planet! © Places to volunteer this summer: Almost any Hospital, almost any YMCA. or almost any Nursing Home. Call and ask! Missouri Botanical Gardens (314) 577-5187 The Magic House (314) 822-8900 x12 Liz Hartman The Butterfly House - www.butterflvhouse.ora/volunteer.html St. Louis Zoo -www.stlzoo.org/supportthezoo/volunteer/ Habitat for Humanity (314) 371-0400 or: habitat@habitatstl.org National Charity League (For mothers and daughters) - www.ncl.org Other ideas (in random order): Kids Under Twenty -One (Crisis hotline) Call Angela Borisch at (314)963- 7571. Learn more at www.kuto.org Therapeutic horsemanship Call (636) 332-4940 and talk to Ms. Linder. Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls club (tutor or mentor kids) Liz Johnson (314)652-8300x315 Kingdom House (work with kids learning English or music, drama, dance or art) Ralph Lewis (314) 421-0400 Crisis Nursery (care for babies!) (314)768-3898 Epworth Children and Family Services (mentor or answer phones) Call Andrea at (314) 918-330 or at avent@epworth.org Open Door Animal Sanctuary (Take care of dogs and cats) (636) 671-3643. Faith House (Teacher's aids wanted for preschool and athletic teams - they even have a Spanish class!) Call Jen-Sue Kibby-Williams at (314) 367-5400 Food Outreach (package/prepare food for ill adults) (314) 652-Food or contact Kathy Spencer at Kathv@.foodoutreach.org Wildlife Rescuer Center (helps abandoned or injured wild animals) Call (636) 394-1880 or check them out at www.mowildlife.org St. Joseph's Institute for the Deaf. Talk to Vema Blevins Wright at 636-532-3211 x217. Challenger Baseball play baseball with mentally/physically challenged boys and girts. You do NOT need to be any good at sports! www.chaHenaerbasebaH.ora OR start your own volunteer group! - line up some friends and work on your own projects like cleaning up a neighborhood park, doing yard work for elder neighbors, etc. Volunteer and win an award!! Volunteer work is often a criteria for scholarships and awards. Here are just a few examples! The Congressional Award at www.congressionalaward.org (Everyone can earn this!) Honoring Young Women Award at www.soroptimist.org (For young women) Kids who Care at www.kohlscorporation.com (I will nominate you if needed!) Discover Scholarship: www.discoverfinancial.com/data/philanthropv/tribute.shtml (for Juniors)
Volunteer Opportunities Q: Why should I volunteer? A: Because you will build better leadership and people skills, because you will learn more about the world of work and careers, because many colleges and/or scholarships will expect this, and because it is important to help others on this planet! © Places to volunteer this summer: Almost any Hospital, almost any YMCA. or almost any Nursing Home. Call and ask! Missouri Botanical Gardens (314) 577-5187 The Magic House (314) 822-8900 x12 Liz Hartman The Butterfly House - www.butterflvhouse.ora/volunteer.html St. Louis Zoo -www.stlzoo.org/supportthezoo/volunteer/ Habitat for Humanity (314) 371-0400 or: habitat@habitatstl.org National Charity League (For mothers and daughters) - www.ncl.org Other ideas (in random order): Kids Under Twenty -One (Crisis hotline) Call Angela Borisch at (314)963- 7571. Learn more at www.kuto.org Therapeutic horsemanship Call (636) 332-4940 and talk to Ms. Linder. Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls club (tutor or mentor kids) Liz Johnson (314)652-8300x315 Kingdom House (work with kids learning English or music, drama, dance or art) Ralph Lewis (314) 421-0400 Crisis Nursery (care for babies!) (314)768-3898 Epworth Children and Family Services (mentor or answer phones) Call Andrea at (314) 918-330 or at avent@epworth.org Open Door Animal Sanctuary (Take care of dogs and cats) (636) 671-3643. Faith House (Teacher's aids wanted for preschool and athletic teams - they even have a Spanish class!) Call Jen-Sue Kibby-Williams at (314) 367-5400 Food Outreach (package/prepare food for ill adults) (314) 652-Food or contact Kathy Spencer at Kathv@.foodoutreach.org Wildlife Rescuer Center (helps abandoned or injured wild animals) Call (636) 394-1880 or check them out at www.mowildlife.org St. Joseph's Institute for the Deaf. Talk to Vema Blevins Wright at 636-532-3211 x217. Challenger Baseball play baseball with mentally/physically challenged boys and girts. You do NOT need to be any good at sports! www.chaHenaerbasebaH.ora OR start your own volunteer group! - line up some friends and work on your own projects like cleaning up a neighborhood park, doing yard work for elder neighbors, etc. Volunteer and win an award!! Volunteer work is often a criteria for scholarships and awards. Here are just a few examples! The Congressional Award at www.congressionalaward.org (Everyone can earn this!) Honoring Young Women Award at www.soroptimist.org (For young women) Kids who Care at www.kohlscorporation.com (I will nominate you if needed!) Discover Scholarship: www.discoverfinancial.com/data/philanthropv/tribute.shtml (for Juniors)
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