Where Can I Volunteer Over The Summer In Sacromento?

Question

I Don't Want To Sit Around All Day. So I Thought That I Could Make Myself Useful By Giving Back. I'm 13...So That's Why It's Hard To Find One.

Answer 1

You can volunteer at:

Hospital

Local Library

Nursing Homes

Rehabilitation Centers for the Disabled

Parks & Recreation

Privately owned gardening centers

Day Care Centers

Mow a lawn for an elderly neighbor

Also, do not overlook your local animal shelters. They always need someone to play with and walk the animals.

Homeless shelters

Food Banks

Soup Kitchens

Botanical Gardens

Aquariums

Answer 2

Yeah, I see the problem, but maybe these bodies, even if they can't accept you (for age reasons), may be able to point you in the right direction ....

1. City of Sacramento, Volunteer Program

"Some departments can utilize volunteers as young as 12, while others require the volunteer to be at least 18"

a) short-term opportunities [listing]

http://www.cityofsacramento.org/voluntee...

b) ongoing opportunities [listing]

http://www.cityofsacramento.org/voluntee...

http://www.cityofsacramento.org/voluntee...

2. Hands On Sacramento

"You must be 14 or older to register yourself"

http://www.handsonsacto.org/

3. Volunteer Center of Sacramento

a) upcoming events [listing]

http://volunteersacramento.org/Volunteer...

b) ongoing opportunities [listing]

http://volunteersacramento.org/Volunteer...

4. American Red Cross, Sacramento Sierra Chapter

"Volunteers who have not reached the age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian review and sign the Parent Consent Form prior to volunteering .... Volunteers under the age of 12-14 may need to volunteer with an adult or guardian, depending on their maturity and skill level".

http://www.sacsierraredcross.org/show.as...

5. Volunteer Match

http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/ind...

6. Volunteers of America, Greater Sacramento & Northern Nevada

"Volunteers of all ages (sixth-graders and older) may help out at our homeless shelters"

http://www.voa-sac.org/Volunteering/Volu...