Family Volunteering
Family volunteering is a powerful way to bond, give back to the community, and introduce children to the importance of helping others.
What is Family Volunteering
Volunteering as a family can be an enriching experience, fostering a sense of teamwork and compassion. It’s about more than just donating your time; it’s a chance to teach your children valuable life lessons about empathy, gratitude, and responsibility. When choosing a volunteering opportunity, consider everyone’s interests and abilities to ensure it’s a rewarding experience for the whole family.
What to look for
Local volunteering can be just as fulfilling and is often more accessible. Community gardens, food banks, and animal shelters always need extra hands. These settings offer safe and engaging environments where even the youngest family members can contribute, making them perfect for first-time volunteers.
Think about the following:
- The causes you care about,
- The ages of your children and what they will enjoy whilst they give their time.
- The environment and what support you may need as a parent/guardian. The safety of your family is paramount
- Consider what skills you can offer as a family. Perhaps you enjoy the outdoors, are good at arts and crafts, etc. then make sure you communicate that with the organisations
- How you will evaluate your experience with your family. Remember to take pictures, talk about what you did, the impact and how it made you all feel. This will help embed their understanding and the value of community service.
How to get involved
Check out our family volunteering opportunity sheet here.
