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Volunteer at your local animal shelter. The animals are oh-so cute plus you’re really making a difference!

 

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Donate old clothes to Good Will or the Salvation Army. Someone less fortunate will totally appreciate your gesture.

 

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BY GL ON 6/27/2011 9:00:00 AM

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I've been volunteering at my local humane society ever since the fisrt week of Febuary! It is so fun. Sometimes I work in the puppy/kitten room or in the volunteer room. Smile

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by Sheyenne on 5/24/2012 6:46:05 PM

 
 

my local animal shelter wont let anyone under the age of 18 work with the animals bcuz of insurance restrictions Frown instead they were like host a fundraiser... this summer is soooo boring cuz im 2 young 2 volunteer anywhere or get a job but im too old to go to summer camps Frown

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by cheerkat22 on 7/14/2011 10:58:39 AM

 
 

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It's not working. :\ When I scroll up, under 'Status Update' it says in read letters "You must enter an update!", but I'm typing in 'Post a Comment'. I suppose it's fine. I replied to the girlie on her profile. What should I do if this problem continues?




Hey girl, report it to us here: http://www.girlslife.com/Contact.aspx or just post to another mod. It's late here on the East Coast, so if there is a prob with clubs on the site, it likely won't be fully fixed until tomorrow. Be patient and know it'll be resolved soon!

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by Faith265 on 7/1/2011 12:01:08 AM

 
 

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It seems I can't reply to a question on my club. Whats wrong? I can type the message, but when I click 'Post Comment' it just sits there. Help?




Hey girl, try refreshing the page and submitting it again (copy it before you do so you can paste it back in). The site might have just been acting up then. xoxo 
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by Faith265 on 6/30/2011 11:50:12 PM

 
 

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Do you think it would be a good idea to start a babysitting group in my neighbourhood? I'd like to babysit a couple of kids for 5-6 hours on Saturdays/Sundays and I am thinking of charging $20 per kid. Do you think this is a good idea? How do I start advertising my services??




Hey girl,

Yes I think that's a great idea! You can start advertising by having your parents tell their friends what you want to do, because by word-of-mouth the news will spread really quickly. Also, you could make fliers and put them up at community centers, office buildings, and grocery stores in your area--just any where a lot of moms would go.  Good luck!
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by lemontwist213 on 6/28/2011 2:41:57 PM

 
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