I’ve found 12 & under with parents volunteer opportunities, like remove invasive plants and packing food, from volunteer Fairfax. I’ve had DC take a trash bag and pick up trash on the trail while we were walking our dog ( no service point). Your DC may be able to volunteer at senior center like playing music instruments ( DCs did once without service points), also something like teach a neighbor’s child how to swim or tutor math.

Anonymous wrote:Invasive species removal. Just google for groups in your area. They usually meet every weekend.

In some places, there’s a group at some park almost every day of the week. If you’re in/near Arlington, The Clothesline lets kids that are sort clothes.

^its a Continuing Care Retirement Community and they have different levels of care, but the kids will primarily be working with the long-term care residents (and some assisted living).

The Village at Rockville has a volunteer program for 13+; parents don’t need to be present. The kids bring the residents to and from activities (push wheelchairs) and assist them with certain activities, like Bingo, tea parties, holiday events, etc. Some kids play board games one-on-one with residents, or play their musical instruments, if they are so inclined. They can get SSL hours.