Commuting and travel expenses incurred while volunteering are deductible. So is the cost of any required uniform, office expenses such as stamps and envelopes, and phone charges. You can also write off meals paid for while traveling or away overnight on charitable business. However, volunteers can't deduct the value of their time spent volunteering, nor can they deduct expenses incurred to influence legislation, or child care for time spent volunteering. Volunteers should keep canceled checks and receipts as proof of their expenses.
Young people understand youth issues.
Make young people decision-makers. The group assists organizations in adopting youth-friendly bylaws. Aspen's Board and Administrator , October 1997. Many adults say they have time to help children. Many also say they would like to bring other children along on activities they do with their own kids.