Tips for Finding Family Volunteering Opportunities
Tip 1: Use Idealist (formerly VolunteerMatch)
Idealist (formerly VolunteerMatch) is geared to adult volunteering, but it’s a great resource for uncovering potential family opportunities. That’s because it can point you to nonprofits in your community actively seeking volunteer assistance.
Tip 2: Check out your local volunteer center
Points of Light is the world’s largest global volunteer network. Find the volunteer-mobilizing affiliate closest to you for ways to make a positive change in your community.
Tip 3: Start right where you are!
Visit our very own Big-Hearted Families™ program and discover dozens of volunteer projects you can initiate whenever you are ready, wherever you may live.
Read and Reflect
All ready to volunteer? Already completed a volunteering project? We've got tips for how you can reflect on the experience with your child and enjoy deeper conversations that provide a chance for connection. In addition, we offer lists of recommended books to read before or after your volunteering efforts.
Share Your Story
We'd love to hear about your family's experience with service and volunteering! Please contact us with your feedback. (With your permission, we'll even include your experience on our Good Stories page.)