Top Summer Volunteer Opportunities For DFW Families
This summer can connect your family more than just watery memories at the poolside. Strengthen your family bonds with experiences that demonstrate how united we can all be. Young children, pre-teens and even teenagers can be part of something that benefits the community and those around them, establishing within them a sense of the greater good. These volunteer opportunities are the start of a family tradition of philanthropy.
Wee Volunteer
www.weevolunteer.orgWee Volunteer is arguably the best resource for families looking to volunteer together. Pairing up small projects for short term and big projects for long term, Wee Volunteer brings volunteerism down to the level of children of almost any age. They ensure us that we are never too young to help. Families interested in sharing and caring may choose projects to contribute time and energy to through the website or contact the organization for private volunteer ideas. Projects range from assisting Meals On Wheels to caring for animals, to helping paint over graffiti to beautify our city. There is a way for everyone to make DFW a better place through Wee Volunteer.
www.weevolunteer.orgWee Volunteer is arguably the best resource for families looking to volunteer together. Pairing up small projects for short term and big projects for long term, Wee Volunteer brings volunteerism down to the level of children of almost any age. They ensure us that we are never too young to help. Families interested in sharing and caring may choose projects to contribute time and energy to through the website or contact the organization for private volunteer ideas. Projects range from assisting Meals On Wheels to caring for animals, to helping paint over graffiti to beautify our city. There is a way for everyone to make DFW a better place through Wee Volunteer.
SPCA
2400 Lone Star Drive
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 742-7722
www.spca.orgWhether or not you already have a family pet, bonding over the love of animals should be a treasured family experience promoting caring and community. The SPCA does offer volunteer opportunities for families of adolescents starting at the age of 12. For those 12 to 15 years old, there are volunteer opportunities with a volunteer parent. Volunteers have the chance to help as trainers, adoption counselors and clinic assistants as well as handling and caring for resident pets. Outside the SPCA, volunteers are also welcomed to help with compassion, grief support and fostering as well as representing the SPCA at special events.
2400 Lone Star Drive
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 742-7722
www.spca.orgWhether or not you already have a family pet, bonding over the love of animals should be a treasured family experience promoting caring and community. The SPCA does offer volunteer opportunities for families of adolescents starting at the age of 12. For those 12 to 15 years old, there are volunteer opportunities with a volunteer parent. Volunteers have the chance to help as trainers, adoption counselors and clinic assistants as well as handling and caring for resident pets. Outside the SPCA, volunteers are also welcomed to help with compassion, grief support and fostering as well as representing the SPCA at special events.
Community Partners Of Dallas
1215 Skiles St.
Dallas, Texas 75204
(214) 624-7557
www.cpdtx.orgFor families with kids that want to give back to kids, Community Partners of Dallas aids abused and neglected children through a variety of programs including Kids in Crisis, The Heart Program and Caseworker Appreciation as well as Storyline. These programs provide emotional and social support for kids at many levels, even through storytelling. This organization has helped thousands upon thousands of children and would be an ideal choice to help children.
1215 Skiles St.
Dallas, Texas 75204
(214) 624-7557
www.cpdtx.orgFor families with kids that want to give back to kids, Community Partners of Dallas aids abused and neglected children through a variety of programs including Kids in Crisis, The Heart Program and Caseworker Appreciation as well as Storyline. These programs provide emotional and social support for kids at many levels, even through storytelling. This organization has helped thousands upon thousands of children and would be an ideal choice to help children.
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Tarrant Area Food Bank
2525 Cullen St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 857-7100
tafb.orgMost of us are lucky enough to never know true hunger. Families who recognize their blessings and want to give back are encouraged to help out at the Tarrant Area Food Bank. Children as young as eight years old are allowed to serve with their families in a variety of ways. Chaperoned kids help out with serving, quality control or even helping pack birthday gifts for other kids coming to the food bank. They will also foster caring and responsibility to those in need, a lesson that will, in turn, serve them in the future.
2525 Cullen St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 857-7100
tafb.orgMost of us are lucky enough to never know true hunger. Families who recognize their blessings and want to give back are encouraged to help out at the Tarrant Area Food Bank. Children as young as eight years old are allowed to serve with their families in a variety of ways. Chaperoned kids help out with serving, quality control or even helping pack birthday gifts for other kids coming to the food bank. They will also foster caring and responsibility to those in need, a lesson that will, in turn, serve them in the future.
Fort Worth Botanical Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 392-5510
www.fwbg.orgFamilies with kids at least 14 years old interested in nature, plants and the environment will find a giving home at the Fort Worth Botanical Garden. Kids and parents alike will enjoy lending a hand gardening, planting, digging and conducting community projects on a short-term or long-term basis. For those who don't want to get their hands dirty, there are also volunteer spots open to greet at events, do paperwork and computer work. Arts and crafts projects seek volunteers from time to time as well. As a bonus, student volunteers are eligible for school credit, too. If you have younger kids, no worries, once a month the Fort Worth Botanical Garden allows the youngsters to contribute during Family Discovery Programs held monthly in the Backyard Vegetable Garden.
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 392-5510
www.fwbg.orgFamilies with kids at least 14 years old interested in nature, plants and the environment will find a giving home at the Fort Worth Botanical Garden. Kids and parents alike will enjoy lending a hand gardening, planting, digging and conducting community projects on a short-term or long-term basis. For those who don't want to get their hands dirty, there are also volunteer spots open to greet at events, do paperwork and computer work. Arts and crafts projects seek volunteers from time to time as well. As a bonus, student volunteers are eligible for school credit, too. If you have younger kids, no worries, once a month the Fort Worth Botanical Garden allows the youngsters to contribute during Family Discovery Programs held monthly in the Backyard Vegetable Garden.
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