CHRISTMAS OCCASIONS

12 Ways To Teach Your Children To Give This Christmas

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7. Look For Child-Friendly Volunteering

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There are so many ways to involve kids in a journey to be more giving this holiday season. Not everyone has money to give to charitable causes, and we absolutely understand that, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t something you can do. Volunteering your time can make a really big difference, and there are a number of child-friendly volunteering opportunities out there. Have a look around your community for things your child can volunteer their time for, or things they can attend with you as the main volunteer.

8. Get them involved

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If you aren’t able to find a volunteering opportunity that suits your schedule, or that is suitable for children, there are other ways to involve them. Consider donating to a food bank, and either clearing out your own pantry, or doing a shop with your child to collect some things to donate. This is a great opportunity to talk to your child about the importance of volunteering, about how people encounter hardship in their lives, and about how people will benefit from your family’s generosity. Not to mention donating to a food bank is a physical act, which younger children can really understand.

9. Help Your Neighbours

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For those not sure where to start their charitable giving this Christmas season, why not start close to home? Have a look around your neighbourhood for organisations that you could support, like local homeless shelters or second hand shops. Or, do a letterbox drop for your elderly neighbours offering the services of you and your children to help them out with anything they need around their home and garden. There are likely many elderly people living in your community who don’t have people to rely on, so be someone they can call on when they need a hand.

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