Make a Difference Together: Family Volunteering This Summer!

Looking for fun, meaningful activities to do with the kids during the summer holidays? Why not try volunteering as a family?

The Family Volunteering Club (FVC) offers free, family-friendly volunteering sessions that make it easy and enjoyable for children aged 0–9 years — and the adults in their lives — to give back to their communities. Whether you’ve got toddlers, school-aged children, or both, FVC sessions are designed to be inclusive, engaging, and impactful for every member of the family.

What is the Family Volunteering Club?

FVC is a charity that creates regular, hands-on volunteering experiences for young children and their grown-ups. The sessions are short, accessible, and always purposeful — giving families a chance to connect with local causes in ways that are fun and age-appropriate.

Since launching their Stevenage programme in 2023, FVC has been helping families support a wide range of local organisations through activities like:

• Gardening and revamping outdoor community spaces
• Decorating cupcakes to raise money for Lister Hospital
• Making new mum packs for The Baby Shed
• Litter picking in Fairlands Valley Park
• Helping out at local food banks
• Spending time with elderly residents at local care homes



And this summer, there are even more exciting opportunities for families to get involved! Upcoming Events in Stevenage You Won’t Want to Miss:

🍓 Strawberries and Friendship

When: Saturday 20 July, 10:00–11:00

Where: Stevenage (exact location shared upon registration)

Families are invited to join a heart-warming session of gardening and strawberry picking with residents at a local care home. It’s a lovely opportunity for children to connect with older members of the community while helping maintain and enjoy the garden space. Expect stories, laughter, and lots of strawberries!

🐞 Bug Houses for Church Farm, Ardeley

When: Saturday 3 August, 10:00–11:00

Where: Church Farm, Ardeley

Get crafty and support local biodiversity by helping build bug houses for the farm’s gardens. This session is a fantastic way for kids to learn about insects and their role in the ecosystem, while contributing to a popular local community farm.

You can also find the full calendar of events and sign up here:

👉 Family Volunteering Club – Stevenage Events

Why Volunteer as a Family?

Family volunteering offers more than just a fun day out. It:

• Builds empathy and teamwork in young children
• Creates lasting family memories
• Teaches kids about real-world issues in a positive, hands-on way
• Helps support important local causes that benefit everyone in the community

Whether your family is brand new to volunteering or looking to build on previous experiences, these bite-sized, feel-good sessions are the perfect place to start.

Spots fill up quickly, so be sure to book ahead and secure your place! We hope to see you and your little ones out in the community this summer — planting, building, sharing, and smiling together!