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Changing the World One Teen at a Time

Yesterday the 2009 Conference for Volunteer and Service ended.  They discussed the power of volunteerism for our communities and of course the energized feeling that each person gets from volunteering.  Volunteering is essentially the key to America’s future success.  I am going to propose that it can do even more especially when a family volunteers together. 

As teens learn to separate from parents gaining their own independence and learning to stand on their own feet, they waiver on their connection to their family.  A family completing a task together, working together and accomplishing a goal together allows teens to see their family in a different light.  We offer teens the opportunity to see their role in the family differently.  Teens can see their value from another perspective as if believing all of your encouraging words about their potential and your family’s potential.  It gives them an opportunity to see the absolute best in their family and have a new sense of pride.

This summer has been labeled the “Summer of Volunteerism.” As people try and conserve their financial resources, why not integrate volunteerism into a family activity.  After all, vacation is a time to relax and hang out together.  Why not hang out together accomplishing the goal of helping others out together.

The gift of realizing you have something to offer is priceless.  It gives hope. Our teens have something to offer, their youth hardly limits the possibilities of what they can contribute.  Teens need to know that.  We need them to speak up and have their voice heard.  We need to hear their voice because it’s gonna change the world.

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