7 Ways to Building Character In Your Teens Through Volunteer Work

Teaching them about giving back to society.

The best way to learn is by ‘doing’.

So how do you begin? Get your reluctant teen to sign up for volunteer work, get involved in a community cause.

The 7 ways in which you can build the character of your teen through community work are –

1. Fostering empathy and compassion.

Any form of community service exposes the teenager to diverse communities, groups, causes and perspectives beyond the protective environment of their home.

It broadens their knowledge about the conditions of which they were unaware of. It allows them an opportunity to explore and understand the struggles and experiences of others.

This builds empathy and compassion in them. Be it a clean up drive, distributing food packets during emergencies or helping senior citizens, each of these activities contributes to keeping them connected with real world issues.

2. Develops a sense of responsibility

Another thing teens learn about is responsibility. Doing volunteer work is not all fun, play and Instagram moments. It’s also about rolling up their sleeves, pitching in, doing their bit and sharing the work.