The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Tapping Family Potential

More kids and parents seek volunteering opportunities

Margaret Brewer knew her colleagues had doubts when she started a formal effort to encourage families to volunteer together at the Aquarium of the Pacific, in Long Beach, Calif. The first family to sign up about two years ago, a mother and her 6-year-old son, were given the task of guiding visitors through...

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