{"id":14192,"date":"2023-06-14T14:52:25","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T14:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devblog.foresters.com\/?p=14192"},"modified":"2023-06-13T21:01:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T21:01:14","slug":"make-volunteering-a-family-tradition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devblog.foresters.com\/en-gb\/community-en-gb\/make-volunteering-a-family-tradition\/","title":{"rendered":"Make volunteering a family tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re a parent, you probably already know that children watch everything you do. You are their first and most important role model. When you choose to give back to your community by participating in volunteer efforts, you\u2019re teaching your children how important it is to make a difference in the lives of others and how good it feels to give back.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve never gathered the family to participate in volunteer work together and you\u2019d like to start, Foresters Financial can help! We invest time and money to work together to make a difference in our local communities because we believe in enriching lives and building strong communities.<\/p>\n

Apply for a Foresters Community Volunteer grant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Foresters Community Volunteer grants allow members to plan local volunteer activities for their families and other Foresters members, creating exciting opportunities \u2013 like a Foresters Care Packages<\/a> activity. Foresters can provide you with up to \u00a32,000 in grant funding, as well as tools and resources to help ensure that your care kit activity is successful. You and your family members could put together hygiene kits for a local homeless shelter or comfort kits for children in crisis, for example.<\/p>\n

But the possibilities for using your grant are endless, and we\u2019ll help you along the way! Just pick a cause close to your heart and get ready to make a meaningful difference.<\/p>\n

You might choose to organise a food drive for a community shelter, replenish a school library, clean up a park or public space, arrange a supply drive for an animal shelter, plant or refurbish a community garden or even host a fundraiser for an organisation in need using your grant as seed money.<\/p>\n

Remember, it\u2019s always a good idea to touch base with a charity you want to support to find out what their greatest needs are. Circumstances can change quickly, so knowing that you\u2019re providing them with what they currently require makes your efforts even more appreciated.<\/p>\n

Want to learn more before diving in?<\/strong><\/p>\n

To find out more about what\u2019s involved in a Foresters grant activity before organising one yourself, you can attend one being hosted in your area<\/a>. You\u2019ll find out how they work and who they can help \u2013 and the incredible difference you and your family can make when you organise an activity of your own!<\/p>\n

Family volunteer ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re making it a family affair, the kind of volunteering you choose will obviously depend upon the age of your children. Consider their attention span and stamina when choosing a volunteer activity, whether it\u2019s through Foresters or one you do on your own, and make sure your kids understand what you\u2019re doing, why you\u2019re doing it and who you\u2019ll be helping so that they can become as invested as you are in the process.<\/p>\n