I need to do some volunteer work for duke of ed? any ideas on where to get started?

Question

I'm thinking about doing duke of ed and i'm not sure what to do for my volunteer work. Around my area there is a nursing home and i was wondering how to get in contact with them for some volunteer work. Well any ideas would be helpful thanks!

Answer 1

www.thepencilproject.com

Easy and rewarding and you will be making a HUGE difference!

Answer 2

Your volunteer work should be something that you enjoy. If you like older people & don't mind a few gross smells a nursing home is a wonderful place to volunteer. Just having a young person visit & talk to the residents will lift their spirits. Try playing an easy game with them-like cards or dominos-don't worry if you don't know how to play-they would love to teach you. Ask them about what they used to do as work, ask them about their family, favorite pet, best advice they would give to a young person-anything-just being with them or reading to a bedridden person is wonderful to them. Call the place & ask to speak with someone about volunterring - they should be more than happy to connect you to the correct person. You will receive more than just "credit" for your efforts.