4 places where you can volunteer with yours kids over the holiday in Houston

By Anna Buendia

As the holidays are approaching, Dads across Houston may be looking for meaningful ways to give back to their community with their kids.

From serving holiday meals to reading to helping furry friends, there are countless opportunities for families and their children to create new memories in the spirit of giving. 

Here’s a guide to some of the best ways dads and their kids can make a difference this holiday season in Houston:

Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary Family Workdays 

What they do: The Edith L. Moore Sanctuary provides a variety of activities such as educational programs, walking trails, and birding. Their mission is to advance the conservation of birds and their habitats in the Greater Houston Gulf Coast region`. By volunteering during community workdays families can assist in trail maintenance, litter pickup, gardening, and invasive species removal. 

Age Requirement: Children of any age are welcome. 

More information about Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary Family Workdays can be found here.

Meals on Wheels 

What they do: Meals on Wheels delivers lunch meals to homebound seniors in Greater Houston and Galveston County. Volunteers pick up prepared meals from one of the designated sites and then hand-deliver them directly to the homes of persons with disabilities and seniors using their personal vehicles. Additionally, volunteers can choose to coordinate meal distribution for other volunteers or work with warehouse staff to organize and pack meal components. 

Age Requirement: Children of any age are welcome. 

How to get involved: Contact volunteerinfo@imgh.org 

More information about Meals on Wheels can be found here. 

Storytime at the Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP) Shelter 

What they do: The non-profit Citizens for Animal Protection has worked to shelter, rescue, and place, homeless animals for adoption with loving families since 1972. Volunteers are invited to read a book to furry friends for 15-minute intervals, encouraging children to build confidence in their reading skills and homeless pets to become more comfortable around people. 

Age Requirement: Children ages six and up.

How to get involved: Sign up to volunteer here. 

More information about Citizens for Animal Protection volunteer opportunities can be found here. 

Houston Food Bank 

What they do: The Houston Food Bank distributes food and essentials to those in need, with a mission to end hunger. Volunteers can participate in various ways, making it fun and simple to get involved with kids. 

Age Requirement: Children ages six and up. 

How to get involved: Sign up to volunteer here. 

More information about the Houston Food Bank can be found here.