Held annually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving Day, Family Volunteer Day gathers families from across the Triangle to serve their community together.
Families, adults and children, from across the Triangle · Saturday, November 21, 2026. Morning Shift 10-11:30 AM; Afternoon Shift 12:30-2 PM · Free
From activategood.org/family-volunteer-day ↗Family Volunteer Day was founded by Points of Light to demonstrate the power of volunteering as a family. Locally, Activate Good brings together families from across the Triangle to foster their connections to community causes. Families leave with the desire to continue giving back in their community and resources to continue their commitment to local issues.
Adults and Children Learn and Serve Together.
Follow the instructions below to be sure you register your entire volunteer group!
Yes! This event is indoors.
This is a free event! However, admission into Marbles Kids Museum or Marbles Imax is not included. Tickets for Marbles Kids Museum are not sold onsite and advance admission tickets are required.
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