As a teen, you should try to find the best places to get volunteer hours, which are a great life experience and look amazing on future college and job applications. Virtually anything can be considered volunteer work, as long as you're working for free, but you should volunteer somewhere you'll enjoy the work and feel good about your deeds. Here are a few of the best places to get volunteer hours; I hope you find at least one that is a perfect fit for you!
1 Animal Shelter
If you've got a passion for animals, you should certainly consider volunteering at an animal shelter! This is one of the best places to get volunteer hours for anyone who wants to study veterinary sciences in the future. This will take your college applications to the next level, as well as give you a clearer idea of exactly what sort of work you'll be doing after graduation.
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Volunteering at an animal shelter isn't just about cuddling kittens and puppies. The experience can be both heartwarming and demanding. You may be involved in tasks such as cleaning cages, feeding animals, or assisting in medical care. Your dedication shows a willingness to work hard and a genuine concern for the welfare of animals. These are admirable and sought-after qualities in individuals pursuing careers in animal care. Additionally, the connections you build and the hands-on experience you gain are invaluable assets for future endeavors.
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2 Retirement Home
I love spending time with senior citizens, because they're full of wisdom, knowledge, and patience. If you're looking for a positive role model, someone to talk to, or simply someone to listen to, you should consider volunteering in a retirement shelter. I think it's especially important for teenagers to get to know members of older generations, because they'll teach you invaluable lessons! So if you're at a loss for places to volunteer, you can't go wrong with a retirement home.
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Volunteering at a retirement home offers unique opportunities to engage in heartfelt conversations and partake in various enriching activities with the residents. You’ll have the chance to brighten someone’s day simply by being there, whether it's through playing chess, reading books, or leading a craft workshop. Imagine the stories and the laughter that fill the room, creating moments that are both educative and emotionally fulfilling. What’s more, you’ll be making someone feel valued and connected, truly a priceless experience that goes both ways.
3 Homeless Shelter
My favorite place to volunteer is at a homeless shelter. I've always felt especially empathetic to homeless people, and felt the need to defend them against my peers who would homeless-bash at times. I figured the best way to do that was to get to know the homeless people in my community by volunteering at my local homeless shelter. And I loved it! The residents at the shelter offered a new perspective on life and were some of the kindest people I've ever met!
4 Park Clean up
If you’ve got the heart of an environmentalist, or simply care about keeping your community pristine and beautiful, a park clean up is a great way to rack up the volunteer hours! In a single day or weekend, you can accumulate tons of volunteer hours, as well as do your part to improve your city. Plus, odds are you’ll meet like-minded teens and adults who will make cleaning up the park a fun experience!
5 Hospital
Many teens have the noble aspiration to work in the medical field someday. If you’re one of them, you should volunteer in a hospital to get a glimpse of what your future might look like. You may not be performing heart surgery daily, but your devoted, selfless work will definitely make a difference! See what volunteer opportunities there are for teens in hospitals near you, then sign right up!
6 After School Tutoring
Maybe you want to be a teacher or professor someday, or perhaps you simply love passing on knowledge to others. If you do, one of the best ways you can earn volunteer hours is by tutoring after school-for free! Everyone deserves a quality education and firm understanding of basic subjects. Unfortunately, not everyone learns best in crowded public schools, but can’t afford a private tutor. That’s where you come in! You can provide budding scientists, mathematicians, historians, and writers with the extra help they deserve, all while earning volunteer hours! That way everyone wins!
7 International Volunteer Work
If you can make this happen, because it probably won't be cheap, I highly recommend doing international volunteer work to rack up your volunteer hours! On a trip designed specifically for volunteer work, you’ll earn tons of hours! International volunteer work will also likely be among the greatest, most eye-opening experiences of your life!
Volunteering is important for everyone, but especially for teens. You should try to include some volunteer work in your weekly schedule, but need to find a place where you fit in and enjoy the work you do! Which of these places would you like to volunteer at? Are there any other volunteer opportunities for teens you think everyone should try at least once?
