Description: Teens generally volunteer their time because they want to -- even with high school and college requirements. But teen idealism, joined with youthful energy and enthusiasm, often isn't enough to make volunteering the best experience possible for teens. Teens (and their parents) need help and guidance. How can a teen decide whether to volunteer -- and how to find out where to volunteer? How can teens choose the best kid of volunteer experience, and how can they judge whether it's working or not? Whether building a house for Habitat for Humanity or serving as a nurse's aid, teen volunteers learn patience, develop leadership skills and grasp the meaning of good citizenship. Volunteer opportunities also serve as a way for teens to explore potential interests for career areas.

Coverage includes:
-- Why volunteer?
-- Opportunity descriptions -- what's available
-- How to get prepared
-- Deciding what you want -- group, solo, with adults, with kids, etc.
-- How to find the volunteering opportunities in your interest area including online references -- from animal shelters to tutoring programs.
-- Basic etiquette of volunteering
-- Next steps -- what to do if you want to get more serious about volunteering (post-high school experiences, political internships, City Year, etc.)

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