community service with photography

[morgan]

I have been trying to find a way to donate my time for a good cause. I'd like to do something with kids, but I'm not sure what exactly. I think it would be rewarding to provide family portraits or child portraits to families who can not afford them.

Has anyone done something like this? Any ideas?

[Marko]

Hi Morgan,
It's certainly a nice thing to do. I'm a big believer in volunteerism:goodvibes
You'd need to find needy people to photograph. Maybe a local charity or church or other religious/spiritual establishment could have interested people for you. Either way - sounds like a nice project and possible portfolio.
Good luck!
Marko

[morgan]

I found exactly what I want to do
http://www.littlestheroesproject.org/Littlest_Heroes_Project/Home.html

You take pictures of kids who are very sick or have recovered from a serious illness.

I work next to a major hospital where kids come from all over.

applications are due jan 30th. I'm going to be taking lots of kid pics before then. I'm flying home for the holidays & already have lots of little models lined up. right now I only have one set of kid pics in my portfolio (from the last time i flew home). I feel like I need more to apply for this program.