How Volunteering Can Help You Spend More Time With Your Kids
by Nick Carroccio
Our daily lives are filled to the breaking point with work, chores, and school. All these activities sometimes fall short of the fulfillment we crave. May I suggest you can find that complete satisfaction by volunteering for our children? There are few things in this world as fulfilling as seeing the excitement, pride, and a great big ear to ear smile on a child’s face.
As a young boy, I was blessed with very involved parents. They made time in their schedule for things we could do together. There is no doubt in my mind that my dad had as much fun in Boy Scouts as I did, and that the time together brought us closer. Thanks to my parents I derive that same joy with my children and with being a volunteer.
Today as a parent I get to pay it forward with my daughters. My oldest took an interest in my tournament Bass fishing. When she asked to go fun fishing with me the first time at the age of 3, of course I was happy but thought it would be one time and out. I was happily surprised when she not only had fun but asked to go again. Just when I didn’t think it could get any better, my 4 year old has started fishing as well. Of course “catching” is more fun than fishing but the time we spend together is priceless.
A natural extension of spending time with our own children is volunteering for the benefit of children in our community. In case you need some, here are 5 great reasons to volunteer:
