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Nonprofit Worker: history and fun facts

Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.

Did you know?

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Many nonprofit groups are run by a team of helpers, and volunteers often do a big part of the work!

Through history

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    Long ago

    People have always helped their neighbors, like sharing food after a harvest. Nonprofit groups are a way to keep that kind of helping going.

Tools of the trade

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Checklist

A checklist helps a nonprofit worker remember every item, like making sure each family gets their box.

A day in the job

  • MorningThe worker answers phone calls and emails from neighbors who ask how the group can help.

Words to know

Volunteer
A volunteer is a person who helps out because they want to, without being paid.

Quiz time

  • Nonprofit workers help people instead of trying to make money.

  • Nonprofit workers only work with people who are grown-ups.