Giving Back While Growing Up: Volunteer Events For Families

Raising kids is a lot of work — keeping them fed, clean, and entertained is exhausting. Add to that the responsibility to raise them to be active members of the community, and the pressure is on. While volunteering is one way to get kids involved in the community, with age restrictions at many organizations, it can be difficult to find opportunities. To help you out, we’ve pulled together a list of upcoming volunteer events that welcome little hands.

It’s My Park Day
Where: Fidler-Wyckoff House Park, East 59th Street and Clarendon Road, East Flatbush
When: Saturday, August 29, 10am-12:30pm
What: Volunteers are needed to help clean up the park. All gear is provided along with some light refreshments. For more information email Melissa Branfman.

Karaoke Night With Residents Of Cobble Hill Health Center
Where: Cobble Hill Health Center, 380 Henry Street
When: Thursday, September 17, 6:15pm-7:45pm
What: Sing your heart out at Cobble Hill Health Center, a long term care and rehabilitation facility. This is a family-friendly project for oriented New York Cares volunteers. Children between the ages of 9 and 17, who have a signed waiver, are welcome with their legal guardian.

International Coastal Cleanup: Plumb Beach
Where: Plumb Beach, Emmons Street & Brigham Street, Sheepshead Bay
When: Saturday, September 19, 10am–2pm
What: Families are welcome to spend the day cleaning up the coastline and participating in educational activities. There will be transportation provided from Union Square to volunteers.

International Coastal Cleanup: Kaiser Park
Where: Kaiser Park, Neptune Avenue and 31st Street, Coney Island
When: Saturday, September 19, 10am-2pm
What: Kids of all ages are welcome to clean up the coastline Coney Island Creek and Gravesend Bay. The fun-filled event will also feature marine biology workshops. All gear will be provided.

Know of other volunteer opportunities for kids? Let us know in the comments or on our Facebook page!