5 Fun Community Service Project Ideas

Do you want to do something unique for your community, but are unsure how to make a difference? From donating old books to the library to raising money for school supplies to benefit a large Kindergarten class, there are a ton of ways you can make a change in your town. Keep reading for five fun ideas where you can use your skills to help those around you!

1. Donate to an animal shelter. We're not talking just food or supplies—though those items are extremely helpful! Some shelters need people to take the dogs for walks or spend time playing with the puppies while their kennels are being cleaned. Volunteer your time for a day and see just what goes into taking care of homeless animals. 

2. Teach tech skills to the elderly. In the last 20 years, technology has advanced at lightning speed. If you're a tech whiz, offer to teach the basics to the elderly. Small things like sending an email, listening to music, typing a letter, video-chatting, or playing a game can be helpful on a daily basis.

3. Pick up litter at your local park. On a gorgeous spring or summer day, there is no better place to go than to your local park. But parks can be less enjoyable when there is litter on the ground. Grab your friends, and spend a day cleaning up. Not only will it be great for the environment, but it will feel good to know you're helping Mother Nature out!

4. Take photos at an event. Are you great with a camera? Do you want to brush up your professional photographer skills? Volunteer your expertise and offer to take photos at an event, then donate the photos to the organization. Not only will you be able to better yourself as a photographer, but it's a great way to meet people and grow your photography business! You'll also be helping out the organization who might not have been able to afford hiring a professional photographer to document their event.

5. Design a board game. How cool would it be to design your own board game?! Think of a game concept, grab all the supplies that you need for your game creation, and design away. Go a step further and bring your game to a children's hospital. Teach them how to play and spend the day taking their mind off why they're in the hospital in the first place. You're sure to put a smile on their faces by playing a game they've never seen before!