Volunteer Together, Side by Side

Volunteering together can be a fun or challenging date. It can also be incredibly rewarding and make a huge difference in your community. Here’s the guide on how to turn a day of giving back into a date that’s fun, too. 

Why Volunteer Together? 

Couples volunteering is not only about providing support to others, but also about building the relationship between the two of you and sharing fulfilling experiences that can add depth to your connection.

Here are a few benefits:

Shared Values: Collaborating on a cause that you both believe in can solidify your shared values and belief systems. 

Teamwork: Working alongside each other builds teamwork, the ability to work as a team, which every relationship needs.

New Experiences- Doing something new together creates stories and memories. Picking the Perfect Volunteer Job When choosing a volunteer experience, it's all about what interests you and what you're good at. 

Here’s some suggestions:

Animal Shelters 🐕

Spend the day volunteering at the local animal shelter. You can take dogs for walks, play with cats or help clean and organize. It’s a perfect way to connect with a mutual love for animals.

Community Gardens 🏡 

Participate in a community garden and grow, weed, and harvest together. Not only does this beautify the neighborhood, but it also gives you a chance to be outside.

Food Banks 🥔 

Sort and pack food at a food bank. This is a hands-on method of assisting those in need and it might just be a rewarding service to you. 

Beach or Park Cleanups 🏖️

Join a cleanup at a beach or park near you. Collaborating around making our environment a better place can be a great and rewarding experience. 

Senior Centers 🧓🏻 

Hang out at a senior center to chat with the residents and play bingo or other games. For extra fun, bring cookies or snacks to add to the fun. This is a heartwarming activity that can bring a good feeling to you and the seniors.  

Making the Day Special 🙌🏼

Make the volunteering date a bit more special by doing the following  

Pack a Picnic: Bring a home-made lunch to eat together after you finish your volunteer work. This is also a bit more personal, and you can take time out to relax and think through your day. 

Dress Comfortably: Dress in comfortable attire with appropriate shoes for our activities. It will help you to focus on the experience, not the pain. Seize the moment by bringing a camera and snap a few shots while you’re volunteering so that there will be great memories to look back on. 

Conclusion 

Volunteering together isn’t just easy on the budget, but it’s an opportunity to really bond with someone while making a difference in your community. Pick an activity that speaks to both of you and do something together that makes the world a better place; you'll slay the relationship reward in no time. 

So, take someone you love, pick a cause you both care about, and make a difference together!