A couple of weeks ago. I gathered up those kids of mine and we spent a day out on the town!
We grabbed some supplies.
Hit the streets with bags and got to cleaning!
It was an all hands on deck to make a difference!
Thankfully we didn't come across anything nasty or dangerous! No alcohol for minors! I took care of this one!
I didn't hear any complaints. One child carried the bag without the need of trading it off. All the kids worked good together, pointing out missed pieces of liter, fighting over grabbing a piece but it was a nice day.
We even walked 3 miles while we were on the cleanup hunt but they found time to pose with Mr. Peanut! After all it was volunteer it wasn't all work and no play!
I enjoy finding volunteer opportunities that allow the family to get involved. This city clean up was arranged by the SuffolkPublicLibrary.
I hope you had a great and productive week with your family.
It's great that you do this type of work and also show your kids how to. I am sure they will grow up to be very aware and compassionate people.
ReplyDeleteThis is really great, teaching them when young gives them a good point of view of what is right and it helps the community too.
ReplyDeleteIt was great that you were able to teach your children the importance of volunteering.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome that the whole family could volunteer. Your kids sound so sweet and helpful!
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Annie
i like the idea of volunteering together as a family. you really make a difference
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your family volunteering together. Teaching your children to help their community is a wonderful mindset to cultivate!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great teaching tool mom. Good for you!!
ReplyDeleteThis was a great post. Volunteering together is a great way to bond as a family
ReplyDeleteOh this is an awesome activity! Whenever I visit the beach area, I always hAve this huge garbage bag and collects all the trash that I walked through. Simple acts makes a huge difference.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to give back to your community, and to teach the kids about unity. Love this!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a nice idea to get the small ones involves into the community and get them to see how important it is to keep the city clean. Great initiative and it's very admirable of you for doing this!
ReplyDeleteAwww! This is a nice way to teach our kids community involvement. Good job Mama! :)
ReplyDelete-KC Puentespina
A great way to involve them with the community and how important it is. Plus it's another way to bond.
ReplyDeleteThis is so great. It is so important to do service with our kids.
ReplyDeleteOh what a fab activity! It looks like you all had fun whilst you cleaned up too! Love community spirit!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great bonding though. Helping the community with kids. Great Job. -Chuck
ReplyDeleteThese are such invaluable things to teach your kids. When you volunteer together, you teach them compassion and giving without expecting something in return.
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