Volunteer Opportunities for Kids in Miami & South Florida

Feeding South Florida provides food assistance and other resources and support to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and hunger in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Monroe Counties. They rely heavily on volunteers to help serve the community daily. They welcome individuals, families, students, groups, corporate teams, community organizations, and more to join in their mission.

HandsOn Broward’s Family Volunteering program provides opportunities for families to serve their community together through hands-on projects that make a positive impact. The program offers age-appropriate volunteer activities that teach children the value of compassion, teamwork, and civic responsibility. By engaging families in service, HandsOn Broward helps strengthen community connections and inspires a lifelong commitment to giving back.

Broward County Libraries offer teen volunteer opportunities that allow young people to earn service hours while supporting library programs and events. Teens can assist with shelving books, helping younger children during story times or reading programs, and participating in community outreach activities. These experiences help teens develop leadership, communication, and organizational skills while contributing to their local community.

Families can help keep their neighborhoods clean one street at a time with Broward County's Adopt-A-Street program. Select one of the available streets and commit to removing litter four times a year for one year. Residents come together and remove litter along their adopted street throughout the year. Broward County provides cleanup supplies, training, and recognition signs displaying the group’s name.

Gina I. said:  A non-profit founded in 2002, Bit-By-Bit Therapy is a PATH Accredited Therapeutic Riding Center and an American Hippotherapy Association Registered Facility, providing therapy services to individuals with special needs, as well as at-risk youth and disabled veterans. Volunteers are needed to help care for the horses, assist in therapy sessions, help maintain the grounds, and in the office. Families also have the opportunity to earn free riding lessons for their volunteer hours.

Age: 14+

Gina I. said:  A botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary, Flamingo Gardens is home to alligators, otters, panthers, flamingos and other native wildlife. They offer a variety of opportunities for family volunteering, including: food service, maintenance, special events, wildlife care, special projects and more. Staff is happy to set up an ongoing weekly volunteer schedule for your family or group.

Age: 12+

Volunteering with Camillus House gives individuals the opportunity to serve those experiencing homelessness through compassionate, hands-on support. Volunteers can help prepare and serve meals, assist with clothing distribution, or participate in educational and enrichment programs. By giving their time and skills, volunteers play a vital role in restoring dignity and hope to Miami’s most vulnerable residents.

VolunteerCleanup.Org engages volunteers to clean up their neighborhoods, shorelines, and waterways as a way to raise awareness about marine debris and encourage people to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics.