Larger family events
Turkey Day Dash- The Conejo Valley YMCA hosts a 5k every thanksgiving to help raise funds for their organization. There is a smaller run for younger children, and children of all ages are welcome. You can make this event a Thanksgiving tradition and also get some exercise while helping the local YMCA. More information can be found on the website below.
web: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/ThousandOaks/ConejoValleyYMCATurkeyDayDash
Beach Clean-up- The Surfrider Foundation has many beach clean-ups each year, and children are welcome to come help clean up the beaches with their parents. You can find the different dates and locations of these clean ups on the link below along with answers to some frequently asked questions.
web: http://hsbsurfrider.org/beachcleanups
Conejo Recreation and Park- The Conejo Recreation and Park District offers volunteer opportunities for all ages and in all different areas. Sports, art, and aquatics are just some of the areas your family can assist in. You can find more information on the website below.
web: http://crpd.org/programs/volunteer_opportunties/default.asp
Park Day- Take your family to a park you love, and help clean it up! Especially with families, it is sometimes easier to do your own volunteer projects. Use a good family day at the park to pick up some trash while also having fun.
Fan Posters- Especially for young children that love crafts, making posters to support your local teams can be a great way to teach them to support others. Make a sign to cheer on your local high school's football team, baseball team, etc., and make a family outing out of it.
Rose Parade Decorating- Fiesta Parade floats needs volunteers every year to help decorate the world famous floats of the Rose Parade. You can sign up as a family, but this opportunity is catered for older children. From cutting flowers to gluing petals on a float, this opportunity is a fun one around the Holidays. You can get more information and sign up on the link below
web: http://fiestaparadefloats.com/volunteers/
Turkey Day Dash- The Conejo Valley YMCA hosts a 5k every thanksgiving to help raise funds for their organization. There is a smaller run for younger children, and children of all ages are welcome. You can make this event a Thanksgiving tradition and also get some exercise while helping the local YMCA. More information can be found on the website below.
web: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/ThousandOaks/ConejoValleyYMCATurkeyDayDash
Beach Clean-up- The Surfrider Foundation has many beach clean-ups each year, and children are welcome to come help clean up the beaches with their parents. You can find the different dates and locations of these clean ups on the link below along with answers to some frequently asked questions.
web: http://hsbsurfrider.org/beachcleanups
Conejo Recreation and Park- The Conejo Recreation and Park District offers volunteer opportunities for all ages and in all different areas. Sports, art, and aquatics are just some of the areas your family can assist in. You can find more information on the website below.
web: http://crpd.org/programs/volunteer_opportunties/default.asp
Park Day- Take your family to a park you love, and help clean it up! Especially with families, it is sometimes easier to do your own volunteer projects. Use a good family day at the park to pick up some trash while also having fun.
Fan Posters- Especially for young children that love crafts, making posters to support your local teams can be a great way to teach them to support others. Make a sign to cheer on your local high school's football team, baseball team, etc., and make a family outing out of it.
Rose Parade Decorating- Fiesta Parade floats needs volunteers every year to help decorate the world famous floats of the Rose Parade. You can sign up as a family, but this opportunity is catered for older children. From cutting flowers to gluing petals on a float, this opportunity is a fun one around the Holidays. You can get more information and sign up on the link below
web: http://fiestaparadefloats.com/volunteers/