California

Community Service

Have you volunteered to help others in your school, neighborhood, or town? Complete our online survey, and then find out how other kids answered the questions.

In which of the following ways have you volunteered your time? (If more than one, choose the one you've done most often.)

  • helped out at a homeless shelter
  • cleaned up the environment
  • visited people at a nursing home
  • worked on fundraising activities
  • collected food or clothing for the needy
  • other
  • never have volunteered

What kind of volunteer work would make the biggest difference where you live?

  • helping to create a community garden
  • picking up litter
  • making posters to promote safety
  • finding homes for stray animals
  • doing chores and errands for people who need help
  • getting book donations for the local library
  • other

What do you like best about volunteering?

  • It makes me feel good about myself.
  • It makes others feel good.
  • Both!
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