Volunteering as a family is a meaningful way to give back while teaching kids the value of helping others. From hands-on outdoor projects to assembling essential supplies for local families, here are just a few places to volunteer with kids in Bucks County.

Tips for Volunteering With Kids

Before choosing a volunteer opportunity, consider your children’s ages, interests, and attention spans. A short outdoor cleanup through your local township or a family donation drive may be a better fit for younger children than a recurring commitment.

A few ways to make volunteering a positive family experience:

• Let kids help choose the cause. Children are more likely to feel invested when they can pick something they care about, whether it’s animals, nature, or helping other kids.
• Start small. Try a one-time volunteer day or donation project before committing to a regular volunteer gig.
• Talk about the impact. Explain how the activity helps others in a way children can understand.
• Check age requirements in advance. Some organizations have minimum ages, training requirements, or parental supervision rules.
• Make it a family tradition. Consider volunteering together a few times a year, such as during the holidays, at the start of summer, or around a child’s birthday.

The Baby Bureau

225 Newtown Road, Warminster

Babies quickly outgrow clothing in their first year of life. The Baby Bureau’s mission is to recycle, reuse and regive the love by collecting gently used and new clothing to create Baby Bundles for new parents and caregivers in our community who are unable to provide basic essentials for their babies. 

Depending on current needs, your family might collect baby clothing and supplies or organize a donation drive.

Age Requirements: Even younger children can participate in age-appropriate ways, such as choosing gently used clothing to donate or helping sort clean baby items at home.

To start volunteering, email Laurieann Tebben, Operations Director, at laurieann@thebabybureau.org or call 267-614-4447.

Bucks County Housing Group

626 Jacksonville Road, Suite 140, Warminster

Help local individuals and families access essential resources through the Bucks County Housing Group, which provides housing and supportive services alongside food assistance programs. Volunteer opportunities vary by location and current needs, but may include helping at a food pantry, maintaining community gardens, and organizing donation drives.

Age Requirements: Many projects require minors to be accompanied by an adult.

Bucks County SPCA

60 Reservoir Road Quakertown and 1665 Street Road, New Hope

If you’re a group of animal lovers, consider volunteering with the Bucks County SPCA, which has locations in Quakertown and New Hope.

Depending on the available opportunities and training, volunteers can help with activities such as socializing cats, preparing enrichment activities for dogs, and supporting shelter operations. It’s an opportunity for kids to learn about responsible pet ownership, animal welfare, and the patience required to care for animals.

Age Requirements: The SPCA accepts junior volunteers ages 13 to 17 when accompanied by a parent who completes the required orientation and training and provides direct supervision. Families should review the organization’s current volunteer openings and time commitments before applying.

Churchville Nature Center

501 Churchville Ln, Churchville

Churchville Nature Center offers opportunities to support environmental education and protect local natural spaces.

Volunteer projects can include trail cleanups, habitat-related work, and helping the center provide nature-based educational experiences. It’s a great option for families who want to spend time outside while learning more about the plants, animals, and ecosystems found in the region.

Age Requirements: The center generally requires event volunteers to be at least 14 years old and accompanied by a guardian until age 16. Different rules apply to certain cleanup and Scout projects, so families with younger children should ask about appropriate opportunities before signing up.

Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County

539 Jacksonville Road, Warminster

Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to providing safe and affordable homes for families who lack adequate shelter. There are many ways to help, whatever your interests and skill level.

Age Requirements: Kids aged 14 and under get assigned fun skill-building tasks such as making and serving snacks to volunteers, organizing tool drives, and building planters. All minors must have a parent/guardian signature on their waiver and create an account before you may self-schedule.

Quilts for Kids

494 Lincoln Highway, Fairless Hills

Put your family’s creative talents to good use with Quilts for Kids, a nonprofit that transforms fabric into quilts for children facing serious illness, trauma, abuse, and other difficult circumstances. For families who enjoy sewing, quilting, or other hands-on projects, this can be a meaningful way to turn a hobby into an act of service.

Age Requirements: Older children may enjoy helping select fabric, organize supplies, or participate in age-appropriate crafting activities with adult supervision. The organization also welcomes support through donations of suitable fabric and quilting supplies.

Contact the organization to learn about current needs, local participation options, and projects suitable for children.

Peace Valley Nature Center

170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown

Turn a family outing into an opportunity to care for the environment at Peace Valley Nature Center in Doylestown. The nature center relies on volunteers to help maintain its grounds, protect wildlife habitats, and connect visitors with the natural world.

Volunteer days throughout the year may include planting trees and native species, removing invasive plants, maintaining trails, and caring for gardens. Kids can get their hands dirty while learning how healthy habitats support local wildlife and why conservation matters.

Age Requirements: Volunteers younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult, making this a wonderful opportunity for families to work together outdoors. No previous experience is necessary for scheduled volunteer days, and tools and guidance are provided.

Rolling Harvest Food Rescue

PO Box 693, New Hope

Help connect local farmers with neighbors experiencing food insecurity through Rolling Harvest Food Rescue, based in Lumberville. Families can look for opportunities to harvest surplus produce, assist with food distributions, help at special events, or support other projects as they become available.

Age Requirements: Children must be at least 5 years old to participate, and all children under age 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Rolling Harvest welcomes families and group volunteers, making it a great option for parents who want their children to understand the importance of food access and reducing food waste.

More Bucks County Volunteer Resources

For more volunteer opportunities, check out Idealist, where you can search an entire database of local opportunities in Bucks County (or elsewhere) and join Everyone Can Make a Difference, a Bucks County-based Facebook group where local volunteer and donation opportunities are shared regularly.

Featured photo courtesy of Rolling Harvest Food Rescue