People often ask how soon they can take their kids to volunteer. We have good news: It’s never too early to start volunteering with your kids! There are several great volunteer opportunities in Memphis where your whole family can get involved.

Your winter break is the perfect time to get involved and to start volunteering as a family.

Here are our top picks:

1) Meals on Wheels

You deliver meals to home-bound seniors. These folks light up when they see kids and it will definitely be the highlight of their day.

Here’s a 90 second video about how it works: voliovolunteers.com/mifa-meals-on-wheels

If you’re interested, just click the “Tell me more” button and Isaiah will get right back to you! We can also connect you personally, just email sarah@volunteerodyssey.com

2) Dorothy Day House

This amazing place keeps homeless families together. Your children will meet other children who are homeless and it’s an incredible volunteer experience. Families are welcome. Here’s a 90 second video about how families can volunteer at the Dorothy Day House:

http://voliovolunteers.com/dorothy-day-house

You can either reach out through the platform or we can connect you directly.

3) Room in the Inn

They house homeless guests during the at congregations all across Memphis. There’s likely one close to you. Kids can help with simple tasks like making the beds for the guests. Here’s more info about them: http://www.roomintheinn-memphis.org/

Get your kids involved early with volunteering and it will become part of your family’s life. If you need specific information about specific causes or areas of Memphis, Volunteer Odyssey is here to help.

You can also check our Calendar of Volunteer Opportunities or visit our Virtual Volunteer Fair Volio and take a tour of 7 great options.

Email us sarah@volunteerodyssey.com for more information about these sites or other volunteer opportunities in Memphis.