Giving back is one of the greatest gifts a person can experience, seeing first-hand how your time, expertise or effort can help make the lives of others better. Instilling that knowledge in children at an early age is a great way not just to add to the charity and volunteerism numbers, but it will also have a major impact on their own lives as well.
For children and teenagers, self-esteem can be everything. The experience of volunteering – whether it’s helping out at a soup kitchen, donating time as a camp counselor or school aid, or getting involved in a local or global organization – helps add a dimension of focus and pride within.
Everyone wants to make a difference! If you give kids the inspiration and the tools to change the world, it will change their own lives also in the process. Get involved in their local community with one of these local non-profit groups!
1. Operation Community Cares
Operation Community Cares is an organization that proactively supports the health and welfare of our American Servicemen and Women across the globe.
NEXT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY for Operation Community Cares:
Pack Day Prep & Donation Drop-off
Friday, November 15, 2024
4:00pm – 9:00pm
Pack Day – Care Package Packing
Saturday, November 16, 2024
8:00am – 12:00pm
Hillside Community Church
5354 Haven Ave
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
2. Warrior for Children
Warrior for Children is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that uses tangible resources, community-based education, and relational experiences to help children of trauma thrive. HOST A TOY DRIVE FOR THE HOLIDAY!
3. Project Boon
Project Boon operates events that bring together those in need, those willing to help, and the resources that make a difference.
NEXT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY for Project Boon:
Eat and Be Well Thanksgiving Meal
Wednesday, November 27th at 9am
Central Park, Fontana
4. Inland SoCal United Way
Inland Southern California United Way’s mission is to unite people, ideas, and resources to empower our community and improve lives. Click here to sign up for Inland SoCal United Way volunteer opportunities.
5. God's Pantry
God’s pantry is the largest food bank that is ran and led by formerly incarcerated and gang affiliated individuals. Every year they help over 200 individuals from underserved populations find employment and healing by distributing free groceries to over 10,000 Los Angeles County families every single month. We help our trainees re-discover themselves and their purpose in life by serving the common good of the communities we serve. WEEKLY SERVE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
6. Local Churches
All year long churches are looking for volunteers. We re so lucky to have churches all over Rancho Cucamonga and they are the best places to ask about holiday volunteer opportunities, especially families with kids. Most of them also work with non-profits and may have serve opportunities available not listed anywhere else.
Know of local volunteer opportunities for families? Email bethneely@macaronikid.com
