“My students were unaware of the impact that they as eight- and nine-year-olds could have by helping other people. They learned all about empathy and began to brainstorm ways they could continue to give back throughout the entire year. They had so much fun, learned a lot about being good citizens, and were so proud of themselves for the impact they had!”
“[TKC’s] activities are age and developmentally appropriate,
engaging and meaningful, and TKC does all the “leg work” that is very time
consuming to teachers.”
Research has found that there are
significant benefits to children who volunteer between the ages of 5-12,
including increased academic gains, school connectedness, and civic
engagement.
In order to expose and encourage
volunteerism among this young age group, The Kindness
Connection(TKC) offers a unique program specifically designed to provide
elementary school-aged children with enjoyable and inspiring volunteer
experiences. TKC’s projects are designed to be
age-appropriate and convenient for administrators, teachers, and families to
implement.
Without draining a school’s parent volunteer pool or exceeding
your budget, The Kindness Connection can help to promote a culture of
kindness within your school and meet your service learning objectives.
