25 Ways to Celebrate National Volunteer Month

- Start a Girl Talk Chapter.
- Have a bake sale & give the proceeds to charity.
- Run/walk a charity race.
- Set up a clothing drive.
- Write letters to send to soldiers.
- Sign up to be a counselor at a camp for disabled children.
- Make toys to give to an animal shelter.
- Help out at your local animal shelter.
- Volunteer at a hospital/children’s hospital.
- Pick up trash in your community.
- Send letters to people who are going through difficult times.
- Start a club at your school about an issue you’re passionate about (animal welfare, girl power, etc.).
- Set up a food drive.
- Start a fundraiser on Custom Ink.
- Make care kits to donate to homeless shelters (look on websites to find items that they need).
- Help tutor young students.
- Make a Little Free Library.
- Make jewelry to sell & give the money to your favorite charity.
- Volunteer at a nursing home.
- Write letters to thank employees at your local nonprofits for the work they do.
- Plant trees/flowers in your community.
- Look online for any new volunteering events coming up near you.
- Host a spirit night at a local restaurant.
- Foster a dog or cat.
- Make paintings to give to hospitals.
I am very interested in starting a chapter for helping girls but I have some questions and was wondering who I might be able to talk to before actually applying in case I am confused about exactly what it is you are doing and if I can help. I am a former elementary school teacher of 22 years and a mother of 2 beautiful daughters and I lost my youngest to a successful suicide in 2013 and I would do anything to make it so no other mom or family ever has to deal with the loss of a child.
Thank you,
Jill Jensen
385-489-9232
Spring Creek, Nevada
Hi, Jill,
Thanks for reaching out and sharing your story. We would love to help you get your Chapter started and answer any questions you may have! You can send any Chapter-related questions to our Director of Programs and Chapters, Ellen: [email protected]
Thanks,
The Girl Talk Team