We love to see volunteers going overseas and making a difference, and we love to see whole families wanting to contribute and raise their children with an understanding of giving back and being “Good Neighbors” to the world, whether next door, or several time zones away. So here are some volunteer opportunities for families with children. Some of these service projects are for children over a certain age. Other volunteer opportunities for families with children will take families with kids any age. What you can do is help us grow this list! If you’ve been with an organization or know of one with great programs and great opportunities for families let us know about them! We also posted some great articles below and one, The Volunteer Family, that has lots of ideas, articles, and chances to make a difference.
General Non-profits:
Cross-Cultural Solutions (for families with kids 8 and up)
Global Citizens Network (for families with kids 8 and up, although exceptions are made in certain circumstances)
Global Volunteers (for families with kids 6 and up)
Faith-Based Non-profits:
Adventures in Missions (for families with kids 6 and up)
OM
Lifesong for Orphans
Mission Discovery (general mission trip site, choose “family” under “Group”)
Volunteer At Home:
Feed My Starving Children (Welcomes both children and adults)
Helpful Resources:
Volunteer Trips: Is Your Family Ready?
Family Volunteer Travel: Benefits and Considerations
Medical resources while overseas?
Please see our guide, Top Three Risks When Traveling Overseas at www.dontgetstuckoverseas.com
Please see our essential medical apps page at https://www.gninsurance.com/essential-medical-apps/
Can you help us? As we encourage and develop these lists of service opportunities, we’d love to get your honest feedback on behalf of others using this volunteering resource list for families wanting to serve – Endorsements, what you found helpful, contributions of organizations – All are welcome! Please use our comment form and in the SUBJECT line write “Re: Volunteer Opportunities for Families.”