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It's never too early to introduce your child to the spirit of giving. Find volunteer opportunities that will be meaningful to you and provide plenty of teaching moments for the kids.

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Higher Learning: Volunteering Through School

As kids reach out to their communities, they also do better academically. Study up on how you can help your child make the grade.
Let's Volunteer: Family Philanthropy

Involving your child in charity will help the community and teach her an important lesson -- and it lets you spend more time together.
Getting Kids to Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen

From setup to cleanup, Ashley Garrett depends on kids from local schools to fill soup kitchen guests' plates -- and hearts.