Children are the future and if you want to provide support, guidance, or at the very least money for children in need, you can. There are so many different ways that you can provide that support and make a difference in a child’s life. This guide will outline your options, so that you can find ways to help that suit your situation best.
Foster Children
If you want to do something directly, foster children. There are many different ways that you can foster children as well, so if you don’t have the time to foster full-time, don’t worry! There are short-term fostering options, emergency fostering options, and respite fostering options that allow you to help for a few days, weeks, or months at a time.
Fostering is typically compensated as well, which means you will be volunteering your time and your home but should have your charges’ costs covered. Fostering in Scotland, for example, should provide you up to £27,000 per child per year in compensation.
This gives you everything you need to make a huge difference in said child’s life. Care for them, provide a safe space for them, and you will see just how much a difference a good home can make.
Donate to Causes
Donating will always help, but if you want your donations to do more try to vet the organizations you donate to carefully. Rather than donate to a large, broad organization try to find the grass-roots organization that are providing support on the ground.
Volunteer with Organizations Near You
Volunteering is so important, not only can it help others in ways that donating alone just cannot do, but it is also a great way to get out there and meet people. If you are interested in transitioning into non-profit work in the future volunteering can be a great way to start building up experience in that area, today.
What you volunteer in will depend entirely on you. You can lead kid exercises and classes through your nearby museum, for example. You could work to get supplies and care items for kids in shelters. There are so many ways you can provide support through volunteering in your area, or even internationally.
Participate in a Fundraiser
Fundraisers may source money or supplies. By participating in a fundraiser, you can contribute more than you can on your own. You can work to get people to donate through your work or collect non-perishable supplies from your community. Fundraising is a great way to do more and spread awareness.
Work in a Non-Profit
If you want to dedicate your career to helping children around the world, then try to work in a non-profit. Volunteering and showing a history of working to better the lives of children and young people in your community or in your country is a great place to start.
There are so many different roles in non-profits as well, which means you likely won’t need to retrain. Simply look for openings in your current expertise and get started working toward a cause that you care deeply about.