10 Kid-Friendly Volunteer Ideas for Families

Topics: Family and Stakeholder Engagement, Student Engagement

Volunteering teaches kids the importance of giving back to their communities. It also helps them grow as people, build strong self-esteem, develop social and life skills, and show appreciation. This Report to Parents features kid-friendly volunteer ideas families can use to encourage their children to make a difference in their community and help them cultivate compassion, empathy, and a passion for helping others. Share it with your school families.

How to Use

A pdf of this resource—created with your school families in mind—is available for download below in English and Spanish. It’s also available in a social media graphic in English and Spanish so you can easily share it with your school families in print, in your e-newsletter, on your website, or on social media.

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