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Ahh… summer. Whether you’re a parent whose kids are now out of school, a college student temporarily unburdened from the weight of carrying around 4 text books at a time, or a high school student trying to get in volunteer hours for National Honor Society, these summer service projects can work for YOU!!
Volunteering and participating in community service allows you to connect with your environment and use your unique skills to help those around you.
As an added benefit, engaging in service has been proven to be a wonderful way to boost emotional well being and professional skills! So dedicate some time this summer to serving your community… you won’t regret it!
DIY Community Service Projects
Engaging in a “DIY” project is perfect for kids and young adults alike. It is a hands on experience for kids who have tons of energy to burn through the summer.
For young adults, these projects demonstrate leadership experience and connect them to the community. This leadership experience is ideal for future employment and college applications!
- Car Wash for a Cause
- Distributing Water to Homeless
- Canvassing for a Cause
- Fun Run Fundraiser
- Mow a Lawn
- Distributing Water and Towels to Construction Workers
- Bringing Food to Construction Workers
- Organize a Charity Event
- Movie Night
- Fun Run
- Donate Clothes
- Raise Awareness for a Non Profit/Cause
Related-> Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities for the Family
Food Service
There are certain places you can volunteer at that are virtually in every city. Here are some ideas:
- Food Bank
- There are food banks/pantries in practically every city in the country! Find one that’s local to you here!
- Help with Out of School Meals
- Many kids rely upon school provided subsidized lunches during the school year, and struggle without it during the summer. Organizations like Feeding America aim to improve access to summer subsidized lunches for these kids. For more information on how you can help in your area, click here!
Volunteer Resources
These are some great databases and resources for volunteer opportunities. Use any of these sites to find volunteer opportunities near you for this summer!
I hope this article gave you some new ideas for engaging in summer service projects! Let’s chat in the comments… what are YOU doing this summer?
