Volunteer Projects
Volunteering Keeps Community and Family Connections Strong
in-person projectsWe’re in this together!
Get out into the community and give back as a family! Each month, we offer over 35+ volunteer projects for every age and interest. We handle the planning and details so you can focus on what truly matters—volunteering together and creating lasting memories with your kids.
online lessons Honeycomb at Home
Our virtual volunteer program is here to stay! Each self-guided lesson features inspiring videos, discussion guides, enriching activities and more.
Schools, sports teams, social groups…all are welcome to use our library featuring 50+ DIY lessons.
Leadership CorpsTeens rise as mentors
The Honeycomb Leadership Corps is a year-long program where high school students and their parents step into leadership roles, volunteering side-by-side each month to support Honeycomb projects, mentor younger kids, and help run impactful service events—contributing over 1,000 hours last year alone. Applications for the 2026 cohort will open in November.
President's Volunteer Service AWardHonoring our volunteers!
Honeycomb is a certifying organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award!
This prestigious national award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities and inspires those around them to take action too.
The deadline to submit volunteer hours for this year’s award is November 18th, 2025 at 11:59PM
“This has been one of the most rewarding opportunities I have been a part of. I am so glad I came across The Honeycomb Project.”
— Honeycomb Parent
AdultsLend Us Your Leadership
Join our amazing team of adults helping us out at Honeycomb. Passionate Honeycomb parents and volunteers share their time to build our hive from the inside out.
Lead a project
Are you a natural party host, teacher, or organizer? Join our volunteer team to help our Project Leaders run the best volunteer experiences for families. Plan to commit 3-4 hours each month at a project of your choice. Apply today and join us for an upcoming Zoom orientation session.
Share your professional skills
Love what we do? Leverage your specialized skills and talents to strengthen our Honeycomb hive. Help build our capacity by bringing real solutions to our most pressing organizational needs.
Attention Non-ProfitSLet’s partner up!
We partner with more than 50 local nonprofits to build family-centered volunteer programs that tackle important local issues like housing insecurity, environmental protection, and community health. If you’re interested in partnering with us, or have a great idea for a future project, let’s talk!
GREAT FoR GroupsCelebrate with impact
While our core in-person programs are designed for kids and parents, we offer a variety of DIY and drop-off projects each month that are perfect for groups. Sign up to clean a community fridge, prepare boxed meals for a local pantry, stock a community library, host a drive, and more. So bring Honeycomb to your bar mitzvah, birthday party or corporate outing. Just filter by "Groups" on our event page to get started!
StoriesOur Volunteers Say it Best
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up for a Honeycomb project?
Get started by creating a My Hive account for your family. There, you can browse our schedule and “favorite” projects. Registration opens at 9am on the 15th of the month prior to the event. Be sure to join our mailing list to stay in the loop about Honeycomb happenings!
How much does it cost to attend?
Our programs are free for the nonprofits we serve and the families who participate. If you can donate, please do! We rely on generous support from Honeycomb families to run our programs for thousands of volunteers each year and pay for necessary supplies—from wheelbarrows to waffle mix.
How old do you have to be to volunteer with Honeycomb?
Honeycomb programs are designed for your whole family to participate in together! All ages are welcome—most projects are best suited for ages 5 to adult. Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No drop-off please.
Honeycomb events fill so fast – how can I get started now?
Thank you for your patience—we’re hard at work expanding our opportunities. In the meantime, check out Honeycomb at Home, our new virtual volunteer program with activities you can do any time, any where.
Where does the name “The Honeycomb Project” come from?
Bees work together to make their hive a place where everyone can thrive. We believe that Honeycomb volunteers, like bees in a colony, can accomplish great things when we work together.
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