How to Involve Toddlers in Charities

Establishing a sense of community and giving is important in a toddler's life. When parents teach a child from a young age to give to those in need, it leads to a greater sense of self in the toddler later. Family cohesion increases with family volunteerism, and a toddler will grow up continuing the process with his own family later. A toddler can do many things, like creative art projects, collecting bottles and throwing a charity-themed party. These are all fun ways for a toddler to be exposed to a life of giving to others.

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      Take a toddler to the grocery store and let him choose canned goods to donate to a local food pantry. Deliver the food together so he can see where his chosen canned goods are going, and who will be receiving them. According to the World Health Organization, neighborhoods with a lower socioeconomic profile have child hunger issues. Children in these areas are suffering from a lack of nutrition, and giving food to those that are hungry is a good way for a toddler to begin a life of charity. The WHO says when a child is able to thrive in his surroundings, he has a greater chance of success later in life. Food donation can lead to donation of other items, like clothing, and toys.

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      Create arts and crafts to deliver to elderly people in nursing homes. A toddler enjoys creating artistic projects, and not every masterpiece can be kept. The Kids Health article, "Community Service: A Family's Guide to Giving," recommends delivering baskets to elderly people as a family project. A toddler's contribution should be something simple and fun, like a handprint art project. She will have fun creating the project, and will then get to see how happy it makes someone else to receive something personal. Kids Health says these types of projects help create family harmony, and instill a sense of community in a toddler.

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      Pet parties raise money for charity while creating the idea that giving is fun in a toddler. The PBS Kids online brochure, "Family Guide to Volunteering," recommends a pet party for charity. A toddler can use his birthday, the anniversary of a family pet's adoption or any day he chooses to have a pet party. Guests are asked to bring supplies like dog food, cat toys or blankets. Some suggested activities are making animal-themed paper hats, coloring in animal pictures or assembling animal puzzles. At the end of the party, gather up all the donation items, and bring the toddler along to the shelter to deliver everything. A toddler will feel happy seeing all the animals he is helping with his party, and will encourage friends and loved ones to collect for a worthy cause.

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