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Help with Community Service Ideas for Teens?
I have always wanted to to join the Girl Scouts of America, but my time has passed and now I am too old. And by too old I mean 15.6. I was wondering if there is anyone out there who can help me brainstorm ideas for amazing community service opportunites. I am bilingual if that is helpful in Korean and English. I enjoy being outside and working with animals but I am up for doing anything. I'd rather not be connected with a church for I want to do these things with my Jewish friend and I don't want to favor any certain relegion and alienate some people who may want to help my cause.
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- 10 years agoFavorite Answer
15 isn't too old to join the Girl Scouts. In fact, it's a perfect time, as you could pursue your Gold Award soon, and achieving that status would make you eligible for certain scholarships and look VERY good on university applications!
Here's what Girl Scout Gold Awards can look like:
http://www.coyotecommunications.com/stuff/goldawar...
Note that you could also do these on your own, without being involved in Girl Scouts.
Also see
Community Service and Volunteering by Teens: How to Find Opportunities
- Nyki MarieLv 410 years ago
Soldier's Angels is a GREAT way to help out and it doesn't matter what age you are or where you are located! We have Angels located in every nook and cranny of the USA and in other countries as well =) Basically put, we are helping out the soldiers that are stationed overseas. There are *several* teams that you can join depending on your preferences. For example the Sewing team, the Letter Writing Team, the Baking Team, plain ole Adoption and many more. For some, this little bit of human contact is the ONLY thing that they receive. It may be that they do not have family, or that their family does not support their being in the military. Soldiersangels.org is the official website and they have a massive amount of info on there. Feel free to message me on here if you have any questions!
- Anonymous10 years ago
Try to get adopt-a-highway, park, or if a neighbor has a pet that needs to walked when they are at work, there are some seniors high rises that would enjoy just to get out of their home. What kind of things does your jewish friend do. I use to be a club and county leader in the 4-H program. Do you like to teach, there are some Church's that look for personal to teach younger children about there religion I hope I was helpful
- 10 years ago
You could have a car wash or plant plants in front of businesses if they would like it. You could go to an elder persons home an sing to old people or read them stories :)
- Anonymous5 years ago
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