Seattle’s Child is dedicated to fostering community engagement and enhancing the lives of children and families in local neighborhoods and cities.
To further this mission, the organization has collaborated with the national nonprofit Doing Good Together, which aims to make volunteering and kindness accessible for families.
This strategic partnership offers numerous volunteer opportunities for families looking to give back and instill the value of service in their children.
One prominent opportunity available through this partnership is the 2025 Glean and Harvest Volunteer Events by FareStart.
These events take place at various local farms, including Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center and Carnation Farms, offering families with children aged five and up the chance to participate.
Volunteers can choose from a range of dates and times through October, with each shift lasting two and a quarter hours.
By participating, families will be contributing to FareStart’s mission to transform lives, disrupt poverty, and nourish communities through food and job training.
Through gleaning and harvesting excess produce, volunteers not only assist farmers but also help FareStart provide nutritious meals to those in need.
Families are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, as activities will proceed rain or shine.
Safety and health considerations may lead to the cancellation of events under specific weather conditions, such as storms or poor air quality.
For more information or to register for these events, families can contact FareStart’s volunteer team at [email protected].
Another exciting opportunity is volunteering with King County Parks.
This initiative features a variety of family-friendly projects designed to enhance the beauty and health of local parks, suitable for participants of all ages.
Volunteers can engage in activities like weeding, planting trees, and picking up litter, all while receiving the necessary tools and instructions for each project.
Most projects last three hours and take place throughout the fall.
Families interested in volunteering with King County Parks can reach out via email at [email protected] or call 206.477.6101 for more information and registration details.
Homeward Pet Adoption Center also offers ongoing volunteer opportunities for families interested in animal care.
Families can become foster homes for pets needing temporary care due to illness, young age, or socialization needs.
The commitment typically spans two to four weeks, providing a chance for both children and adults to engage in nurturing animal care.
The center supplies all necessary items, veterinary care, and ongoing support for foster families, making it an enriching experience for all.
Families interested in fostering can find more details by contacting [email protected].
Additionally, families can participate in creating hygiene kits and encouraging notes for Recovery Café.
This ongoing project allows families to assemble hygiene kits with essential items and craft supportive cards for those in need, brightening the days of individuals accessing the café’s resources.
Items should be dropped off at specified café locations or mailed directly, with no age restrictions on who can contribute.
Families looking to get involved can reach out to Anderson Witiak at [email protected] for further information.
For those interested in engaging in competition for a cause, the Million Mile 2025 event in support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is an excellent option.
During the month of September, participants can log miles walked, run, or cycled to raise funds for childhood cancer research.
Designed for individuals of all ages, the initiative encourages collective efforts to reach one million miles while spreading awareness about childhood cancer.
Registering is free, and there are no minimum fundraising commitments required to join the challenge.
To learn more about this exciting virtual event, individuals can contact [email protected] or 866.333.1213.
Sound Generations’ Meals on Wheels program also welcomes families to craft handmade cards for recipients.
These cards provide warmth and positivity to older adults and can be mailed directly to the Seattle office of Sound Generations.
This volunteer effort not only engages the community creatively but also fosters connections with local seniors who rely on meals and companionship.
Interested families can send their inquiries to [email protected] or call 206.448.5767 for more information on this heartwarming project.
Wellspring Family Services provides another avenue for families who wish to make a positive impact through hosting a donation drive.
Families are encouraged to gather their communities to collect essential items for those in need by focusing on specific donation themes.
This creates a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local families, with support provided from Wellspring staff throughout the process.
Interested hosts can contact [email protected] to get started, with drives running for a flexible duration of two to four weeks.
Soldiers’ Angels is also mobilizing families to assist with their Operation: Warm Winter campaign.
This initiative collects warm clothing items for homeless veterans, including blankets, coats, and gloves.
Families can donate new, unused items or engage in their own blanket-making efforts, with easy-to-follow instructions provided on the Soldiers’ Angels website.
The organization emphasizes proper labeling of donations to ensure proper acknowledgment, and those interested can reach out at 210.629.0020 or [email protected] for more details.
In addition to these volunteer opportunities, families can explore a range of at-home projects offered by Doing Good Together.
Each project is designed to be completed at convenient times, complete with conversation starters and book recommendations that enhance the learning experience.
Families are encouraged to share their experiences through social media, fostering a supportive community of givers and learners.
To stay connected and find inspiration from other families, following Doing Good Together on social media platforms is highly recommended.
When signing up for any of the listed projects, volunteers are encouraged to mention their source of information and to reach out with any questions about the organization they are interested in.
This collaborative list serves families in their quest for meaningful engagement in their local communities.
While the information provided is a valuable resource, the organizations included do not imply any endorsement or guarantee of quality from Doing Good Together.
Families can embark on their volunteering journey, creating lasting memories and instilling values of kindness and service in the next generation.
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