Family Volunteer Ideas
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Shine a light on service this Summer with these creative and FUN volunteer ideas for kids of all ages!
K – 6 > You’re never too young to give back! We love these easy, kid-friendly ideas for helping others:
- Make a treat with mom for an elderly neighbor or new mom like Light & Classic Lasagna or Baked Macaroni & Cabot Cheddar
- Host a lemonade stand and give the proceeds to a local cause
- Donate gently used toys & books to a children’s shelter
- Write/decorate cards for shut-ins, troops overseas (using leftover artwork from school)
- Volunteer with mom or dad at a local animal shelter walking, grooming dogs
Teens > Encourage your teen to join their friends in planning a special service project over the Summer:
- Clean and landscape the green space of a local school or nonprofit
- Collect change, allowance and summer job tips over the season to donate
- Host a bake sale for your neighborhood or community and donate the earnings; try baking easy recipes like Lemon-Yogurt Poundcake, Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Squares, or Whole Grain Quiche
- Mentor, coach or tutor a young person (neighbor, friend) at no charge
- Join your faith group or other on a mission trip or Habitat build
Youth/Adults > It’s easy to weave service into fun Summer events and activities you already have planned:
- Take part in a fundraiser or event where proceeds benefit your community, i.e. Fun Run
- Volunteer with a local wildlife museum, nature center or parks department event
- Share your time and talents at a Summer workday for church, childhood camp or school
- Pick up a Meals on Wheels route or plant extra veggies in the garden to donate to a homeless shelter. Check out Cabot's Cheddar Cheese Fudge.
- Turn your gathering into a food drive – ask for donations of canned goods at the next bbq or pool party
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