ESPVolunteering isn't just about helping someone else—it's also about discovering what matters to you. Whether it's spending time with shelter pets, helping families in need or cleaning up local parks, giving back to your community can help teens build confidence, develop new skills and make meaningful connections. Along the way, they may even discover a future career or lifelong passion
A great place to start is to explore your teen’s interests. Love animals? Help at an animal shelter. Interested in medicine? Volunteer at a hospital or health-related nonprofit.
Enjoy working with children? Tutor younger students or assist with youth programs.
The best volunteer experience is one that matches their interests.
Volunteering also teaches valuable life skills that employers and colleges appreciate, including leadership, teamwork, communication, responsibility, problem-solving and time management. These are life skills that can benefit them for years to come.
El Paso is filled with organizations that welcome young volunteers. Depending on age requirements, teens can lend a hand at places like: Here’s a great tool to help find volunteer opportunities: www.volunteerElPaso.org
