The Warren County Emergency Food Bank is starting a program for parents who want to teach their children the joys of putting the needs of others before themselves.
“We are starting a summer volunteer program,” said Food Bank board member Claudia Simmons. “If you are looking for a great way to teach your kids the joys of volunteering in the community, we invite you to participate in our summer volunteer program.”
The program is open to any parent and their children who can volunteer one to two hours a week during the summer. Food Bank hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The benefits of volunteering with your children include:
• Parents being a positive role model — Children love to copy their parents, so let them follow your lead as a volunteer. When a parent or guardian is involved, the child often looks forward to the activity even more, and you get to share this special time with your child.
• Creating a family bond — Working alongside your children can foster conversation about their lives and experiences and provide a window into their worlds you may not normally have.
• Building self confidence — Community service work can improve your child’s self-esteem. For some children, a simple smile or “thank you” from the recipient goes a long way in making them feel good about what they’ve done and about themselves.
Warren County Emergency Food Bank is located on Red Road in Red Road Business Park and is located behind McMinnville Police Department. To volunteer, call Simmons at 212-9508.