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Best Volunteer Opportunities For Kids In Orange County

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Giving back to the community is one of the best growing experiences for kids. Orange County offers many ways for them to join in: whether it's feeding the hungry, leading blood drives or participating in service-related events. Take advantage of these resources that will help you and your child find a volunteer job that is right for your family.

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Age: children and families
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Community Action Partnership of Orange County offers ample volunteer opportunities. Weekly and weekend volunteers are always welcome. Perfect for the whole family, the partnership always embraces volunteers willing to help with the boxes at the food bank. Expect to work with a group, helping with various tasks as the partnership works to feed the area's hungry.

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Age: children and families
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The spirit of oneness that makes Orange County such a unique place is evident in the volunteer opportunities at OneOC. With special days of service for Earth Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and more, this organization also provides a unique day of service on National Family Volunteer Day. Explore additional youth and family volunteer opportunities here for diverse experiences anyone in the family will love.

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Age: teens 6th through 12th grade
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The Lion's Heart Mission directly aims to provide the local Orange County community with a place for teens to give back to the community. Joining Lion's Heart gives the opportunity to grow in the experience of connecting with the community through a range of volunteer services including those at schools, community centers and blood drives. Take this opportunity to start your kid off right, retaining school skills as he or she tutors younger kids struggling in class.

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Age: 16 and older
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More than 700 volunteers contributing more than 6,000 hours per month forms a powerful collection of energetic, empathetic and devoted givers at CHOC. For more than 40 years this area entity has offered budding young adults the opportunity to give back in a healthy environment as they explore potential career paths. Meet the kids that make it happen and become part of a life-saving team through this amazing hospital program.

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Age: 16 and older
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ASF works to prevent HIV's spread and improve the lives of families and individuals affected by HIV and AIDS in the OC. Regular weekly volunteers are paramount to the foundation's success, and weekend options abound as well. Opportunities may include community outreach, family and children's programs, food pantry and food delivery, and office assistance.

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