Getting homeschoolers involved in the community is an important task. So often, homeschooling families are left feeling isolated when they could be at the center of the action. With flexible schedules and a lot of interests to explore, homeschooled kids have the unique opportunity to make their community and the world their classroom. Participating in community service projects gives families the opportunity to work together for the greater good. Plus, it's a natural and healthy form of socialization.

Service Projects for Children and Teens

There are many community service projects that children and teens can be involved in. As a family, it can be as simple as raking the leaves for an elderly neighbor, leaving Christmas presents at the door of a widowed parent or peeling potatoes at a soup kitchen. Everyone is capable of helping in some way. It's just a matter of finding an appropriate place for everyone to pitch in. Smaller children are good at collecting canned goods, but should not be asked to walk around with money. Both the Girl Scout Cookie sale and the Unicef Milk Carton project have changed their rules to reflect modern safety standards.

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