Family Volunteer Day Is November 23

Change Your Community Through Acts of Kindness and Volunteer Service!

Family Volunteer Day is a global day of service that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods. It's a great way to be inspired by the power of helping others. Bring your family together and make your mark on the world. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Families inspire by example. Talk to your child about what is most important to them. Then think of a nonprofit where your child has expressed their passions and figure out what you can do to help OR start your own drive. 

Some ideas can be to do a collection drive with friends, family, and neighbors: 

• gather towels for the Marin Humane Society, SF SPCA and Berkeley Humane

• collect warm coats for The Ritter House

• help with the garden at Homeward Bound's New Beginnings Center in Novato

• visit a senior through LITA

• sew wheelchair bags for patients at Children's Hospital in Oakland

• gather art supplies for Drawbridges

• bring new unwrapped toys to the nearest Fire Station Toys for Tots

• this holiday Adopt a Family

• clean a park or beach with Marin County Parks & Open Space

• help in your school garden or help clean the grounds

• bring Thanksgiving Spirit to the Free Dining Room at St. Vincent de Paul

• For more ideas visit Points of Light

Here are some other local non-profit volunteer opportunities for families of all ages:

Environmental

• Marin County Parks and Open Space

• Golden Gate National Park Conservancy

• Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary

• Save The Bay

• Conservation Corps North Bay

Animal

• Wildcare

• Save a Bunny

• The Marine Mammal Center

• Jessica's Haven & Rescue

Human Volunteer Opportunities

• Habitat for Humanity

• Slide Ranch

• Trips for Kids

• Project Night Night

• Warm Wishes

• San Francisco-Marin Food Bank

• St. Vincent de Paul