I have discussed before that too many kids are spending too little time outdoors and too much time on their PlayStations and chatting on the internet. And that is a problem that is drawing more attention from lots of different audiences today.
I ran across an organization that is working to change this trend. Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors is a Wichita, Kansas-based national organization dedicated to providing children with mentors who will share with them the experiences of traditional outdoor activities. The heart of the group’s mission is to give children opportunities to connect with nature that they more than likely won’t have without a mentor showing them the way. Partnering with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters, Pheasants Forever, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Delta Waterfowl, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the National Wild Turkey Federation, among others, volunteers with a passion for the outdoors can give a child the chance to go fish, hunt, or simply spend time in the fields with a caring adult.
Research shows that millions of men and women would gladly accept an invitation to go shooting or hunting if invited. That’s good news for all who share a love for the great outdoors.
The mission of STEP OUTSIDE, a program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, is to increase participation in and support of hunting and the shooting sports. STEP OUTSIDE encourages outdoor enthusiasts to mentor newcomers by inviting them to participate in these traditional outdoor activities.
Visit “Step Outside” at http://www.stepoutside.org/index.cfm and Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors For Kids at http://www.outdoormentors.org/index.htm.
If you have the desire to make a difference in a young persons life, become a volunteer. Become a positive influence in the youth of our country doing something you love to do.
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