Volunteering Opportunities With National Organizations
Throughout the United States, these organizations welcome families volunteering with children and teens.
The Tree Campus K–12 program inspires the next generation of tree stewards through experiences that bring the benefits of trees to life both inside and outside the classroom.
Get involved with the mission to end the African book famine by volunteering at one of our warehouses. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
This “youth-led movement for good” gives teens the opportunity to make an impact, win scholarships, and earn volunteer credits.
Find a local meal program that needs help or work to raise awareness of food insecurity.
Locate a food pantry, soup kitchen, or meal program looking for volunteers. (Note: some of them require you to verify the age requirements for volunteers.)
Join Girls on the Run and be part of a movement that is empowering and inspiring girls physically and mentally. Some opportunities require volunteers to be at least 18 years old.
Travel overseas to help those in need. Parents and legal guardians of minors under age 18 must complete a Minor Registration and travel with their children.
Train or foster guide dogs or help with administrative tasks. Puppy raisers can be any age, whether you’re 9 or 90. No prior experience is necessary!
The Habitat Youth Programs instill a love of volunteering from an early age by providing a variety of volunteer opportunities for those ages five to 40.
International SEL Day
The Urban Assembly and SEL4US invite communities across the globe to celebrate the importance of social emotional learning (SEL) on the second annual International SEL Day on March 26, 2021. This year’s theme is Building Bonds, Reimagining Community.
Host a book drive, advocate for literacy, or be a reading mentor.
Kick-off a Semester of Service that begins on MLK Day in January and continues through Global Youth Service Day in April.
Help with park maintenance or work with visitors to make their experience a great one.
Celebrate the impact of volunteer service in our communities.
Write letters or assemble care packages for troops overseas.
Make security blankets for children in hospitals.
Help with a variety of activities, such as organizing a blood drive or assisting with disaster relief. Volunteers must be 18 or older or have permission from a parent or guardian
Volunteers make a difference in the lives of the children and families served by the Ronald McDonald House by cooking, greeting, listening, cleaning, or simply being there and helping out in any way they can. Age requirements may vary by location.
Volunteers of all ages can get involved in the global movement to create a new world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability.
Help local and national tennis tournaments run smoothly. Community Tennis Associations and the National Junior Tennis & Learning network are great places to start, as is the USTA Junior Team Tennis program.
High school students under the age of 18 make up some of Volunteering Journeys’ most passionate and engaging volunteers.
Teens can work together to do good, take action, and make a difference in their community.
Teens between the ages of 11 and 18 can become a YVC youth volunteer.
