Family Volunteer Day
Strengthen family and community bonds on this annual day of service.
Strengthen family and community bonds on this annual day of service.
Make a Difference Together on Family Volunteer Day
Participate in Family Volunteer Day on Nov. 23, 2024, a global celebration of the incredible impact families can make when they unite to support their communities and neighborhoods.
Whether you prefer in-person or virtual family volunteering opportunities, there are countless ways to get involved. This season, take a moment with your family to help others and leave a positive mark on the world.
When one family volunteers and inspires another to join, the ripple effect creates exponential growth in community service. Together, we can build a brighter, more compassionate world, one family at a time.
How to Participate in Family Volunteer Day
Everyone is invited to join Family Volunteer Day, and everyone has a role to play—families, nonprofits and companies alike! See below for tips and resources.
Families
- Volunteer Together: Join a local community project or find virtual opportunities through Points of Light Engage.
- DIY Projects: Make care packages, write letters to seniors, or create artwork for community centers with our project guides and videos.
- Share Your Experiences: Inspire others by sharing your plans for Family Volunteer Day and use the hashtags #FamilyVolunteerDay and #VolunteerTogether.
- Learn More on Our Blog:
- Join the Family Volunteer Day Challenge with our friends at Have a Nice Day! Grab your crew and join us in making a real impact in your community the entire month! Here’s how you can join the fun:
- Download the Have a Nice Day app
- Join the “Family Volunteer Day” Challenge
- Log your volunteer hours and be part of something BIG!
- Be one of the top 3 volunteers with the most hours logged and score some cool Points of Light and Have a Nice Day gear!
Nonprofits and NGOs
- Engage New Volunteers: Register your organization on Points of Light Engage and post volunteer opportunities.
- Learn More on Our Blog:
Businesses and Corporations
- Share on Social Media: Use the Family Volunteer Day social asset gallery (below) to share graphics and messages, showing your organization’s engagement and offering recognition to volunteers.
- Learn More on Our Blog: 10 Reasons Your Company Should Get Involved in Family Volunteer Day
Family Volunteer Day Resources
Use the resources below to share the plans your family or organization has for Family Volunteer Day and use the hashtags #FamilyVolunteerDay and #VolunteerTogether.
Save the Date
Save the date!🗓️ November 23 is #FamilyVolunteerDay! Plan ahead and join families across the nation in a day of positive impact. Visit pointsoflight.org/familyvolunteerday to get started. #PointsofLight
Save the date!🗓️ November 23 is #FamilyVolunteerDay! Plan ahead and join families across the nation in a day of positive impact. Visit pointsoflight.org/familyvolunteerday to get started. #PointsofLight
Promotion
Did you know that just 1 in 4 adults encourage their kids to volunteer? This #FamilyVolunteerDay, let’s inspire others to take action on November 23. Visit pointsoflight.org/familyvolunteerday for tips, DIY videos and project ideas. #PointsofLight
Did you know that just 1 in 4 adults encourage their kids to volunteer? This #FamilyVolunteerDay, let’s inspire others to take action on November 23. Visit pointsoflight.org/familyvolunteerday for tips, DIY videos and project ideas. #PointsofLight
Promotion
The family that volunteers together, grows together. 🌱 #FamilyVolunteerDay on November 23 is a powerful opportunity to teach youth the value of service while uniting generations in a shared mission. Let’s take this day to volunteer as a family and make a meaningful impact in our communities. Visit www.pointsoflight.org/familyvolunteerday/ to get project ideas, share your...
The family that volunteers together, grows together. 🌱 #FamilyVolunteerDay on November 23 is a powerful opportunity to teach youth the value of service while uniting generations in a shared mission. Let’s take this day to volunteer as a family and make a meaningful impact in our communities. Visit www.pointsoflight.org/familyvolunteerday/ to get project ideas, share your stories and more. #PointsofLight
Activation
I spent the day volunteering with my family and I couldn’t be prouder! 🌟 #FamilyVolunteerDay is all about bridging the generation gap and showing our kids the power of service. Today was a reminder that when we work together, we can create real change. #PointsofLight
I spent the day volunteering with my family and I couldn’t be prouder! 🌟 #FamilyVolunteerDay is all about bridging the generation gap and showing our kids the power of service. Today was a reminder that when we work together, we can create real change. #PointsofLight