5 Volunteering Opportunities for the Whole Family
VOLUNTEERING IS a great way for children to learn the importance of helping others in and around their community. Here are some of the best organizations for the whole family to get involved in giving back.
Hands on Charlotte
This online database lists hundreds of local volunteer opportunities. Filter the results based on your family’s interests to find the right event for you.
Loaves & Fishes
Help this organization sort and pack food donations to be distributed to those in need. Children ages 6 to 14 can volunteer with an adult present, and children 15 and older can participate on their own.
Friendship Gardens
Help in the gardens that grow food given to Friendship Trays, a nonprofit that provides healthy meals to those who have limited access.
Little Helpers
Participate in monthly service projects designed to help children learn the value of volunteering and helping others. Opportunities range from organizing school supplies to singing at nursing homes.
Nature Center and Greenway Cleanups
Get the whole family involved in keeping our city and its surroundings clean with trail cleanups. Visit local park websites to see how and when you can help.
