tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147563.post2005996111280019205..comments2023-10-17T00:54:13.256-07:00Comments on Kitchen-Table Learners: Countdown to 8th GradeFrankiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443594220588498332noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147563.post-49374986087225416122009-09-01T09:21:51.544-07:002009-09-01T09:21:51.544-07:00Do you have a Volunteer Chore Services near you? ...Do you have a Volunteer Chore Services near you? I think it's organized by Catholic Community Services, but it screens people and connects them with seniors or folks with disabilities who need help with household chores. I did it when I was in high school, so I don't know if they would take an 8th grader, but it was a great way to build a relationship with a senior.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07884797351411470248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147563.post-2654911041680592052009-08-28T11:59:37.243-07:002009-08-28T11:59:37.243-07:00About volunteering: Thomas is at that awkward age ...About volunteering: Thomas is at that awkward age when he really could volunteer by himself but is not quite old enough by today's standards. (I was a candystriper at a local hospital in 8th grade and got myself there by city bus. Those were the good old days).<br />We are just finishing up that period of our lives. The Boychick is now in 10th grade and they let him volunteer on his own at Elisheva Hannah Levinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16061377724926154037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147563.post-65504064636714270662009-08-28T03:15:18.591-07:002009-08-28T03:15:18.591-07:00I was just thinking about the library as well. I k...I was just thinking about the library as well. I know that my library loves help.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15167974519458037488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20147563.post-63504997091994597982009-08-28T02:04:12.678-07:002009-08-28T02:04:12.678-07:00The time does fly. The summer is just about gone!...The time does fly. The summer is just about gone! <br /><br />Maybe he could do Habitat for Humanity. Or perhaps he could do storytime at the library for preschoolers? Just a couple of thoughts.<br /><br />Now, back to your regularly scheduled summer!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593137825372581921noreply@blogger.com