100 Community Service Ideas That Are Both Doable And Beneficial

Community service is exactly what it sounds like – it’s coming together for a project to benefit your community. If that’s a bit unspecific, it’s because there are many ways you could be giving back to the people and the place you live in! And you know, coming together (or on your own!) for a community project might give you the thing that’s rare to find these days – meaning and satisfaction. So, if you’re wondering what you could do to benefit your and others’ livelihood, we’ve rounded up these excellent community service ideas for you to choose from.

There are various categories of how you could be of help – there’s teaching, crowdfunding for a bigger project, fixing things, making things, volunteering, and so on and so forth! In fact, all of these community service project ideas are very doable and truly beneficial, and we’d like to take up all of them. Now, where to find the required time for all of them… Anyhoo, while some of these ideas do take a bit of preparation and time, there are also loads of community service ideas for high school students, and even those suitable to work on with your kids! 

Now, are you ready to give back to your community? Sure you are – just pick the idea that you like the most from our list, and off you go! But, before you do, be sure to rank these projects since now they are in no particular order. After that, one more thing – share this article with your community members, and maybe they’ll help you choose!

#1 Foster A Shelter Animal

#2 Donate Blood

#3 Clean Up Cigarette Butts On The Ground

#4 Volunteer At Your Local Library

#5 Cook A Meal For A Senior

#6 Collect And Donate School Supplies

#7 Donate Or Recycle Unwanted Clothes And Textiles To Support Vulnerable Populations And Protect The Planet

#8 Start A Little Free Library

#9 Host Activities For Kids In Hospitals

#10 Knit Scarves Or Hats For Families In Shelters

#11 Put Together First Aid Kits For Local Shelters

#12 Build Birdhouses For Your Neighbors

#13 Write Letters To Seniors In Care Facilities

#14 For Your Next Birthday, Ask For Charitable Donations Instead Of Gifts

#15 Ask Residents Of A Retirement Home To Tell You About Their Lives

#16 Rake Leaves For An Elderly Neighbor

#17 Help Kids With Their Homework

#18 Help A Neighbor Or Community Organization To Paint Fence Or Building

#19 Host A River Clean-Up

#20 Volunteer At A Food Pantry

#21 Collect Used Sports Equipment To Donate To Families And After-School Programs

#22 Collect And Donate Non-Perishable Food Items

#23 Take And Donate Photos During Community Events

#24 Help English Language Learners Practice With Conversation

#25 Offer To Patch Up Clothes And Stuffed Toys

#26 Clean Up Your Local Park

#27 Host A Clothing Swap

#28 Make Quilts Or Blankets For Kids In Hospitals

#29 Organize A Car Wash And Donate The Profits To Charity

#30 Collect And Donate Baby Clothes To New Parents

#31 Care For A Neighbor’s Pet While They Are Away

#32 Organize A Self-Defense Workshop

#33 Spruce Up A Park Trail Or Hiking Area

#34 Donate Electronic Gadgets To Students In Need

#35 Collect SAT Books And Donate Them To A Library

#36 Collect Grocery Coupons For Local Food Pantries To Help Them With Costs

#37 Collect Unused Makeup To Donate To Domestic Violence Shelters

#38 Share Mental Health Resources With Your Community

#39 Give IT Help To Local Adults

#40 Beautify Your Area With Seed Bombs

#41 Volunteer With A Local Nonprofit

#42 Make Birthday Cards For Kids In Homeless Shelters

#43 Deliver Groceries And Meals To Elderly Neighbors

#44 Prepare A Home-Cooked Meal For The Homeless

#45 Organize A Thanksgiving Dinner Event For People Who Might Not Be Able To Prepare Meals On Their Own

#46 Collect And Donate Hygiene Products, Including Period Products

#47 Collect And Donate Backpacks

#48 If You Know Another Language, Be A Translator At Parent-Teacher Conferences

#49 Teach Adults In Your Life Internet Skills

#50 Teach CPR (After Getting Certified)

#51 Teach People How To Register To Vote

#52 Host A Bake Sale

#53 Host A Holiday Meal

#54 Make Ramadan Or Eid Cards For Your Local Mosque

#55 Bake Cookies And Snacks For Food Pantries

#56 Produce A Community Newsletter

#57 Publicly Host And Share Your Creativity

#58 Host A Gardening Party

#59 Give Free Speeches On The Subjects You Specify

#60 Organize A Special Olympics Event For Children And Teenagers

#61 Organize An Easter Egg Hunt For Neighborhood Children

#62 Organize A Reading Hour For Children At A Local School Or Library

#63 Be “Santa” To A Senior

#64 Host An Earth Day Event

#65 Collect Stuffed Animals

#66 Babysit During PTA Meetings

#67 Mow Your Neighbor’s Lawn

#68 Give A Lesson On Driving Safety

#69 Give Free Music Lessons

#70 Help Your Neighbors With Repairs

#71 Host A Study Group

#72 Organize A Wheelchair Basketball Team

#73 Volunteer To Help At A Charity Auction

#74 Donate And Decorate A Christmas Tree At A Nursing Home

#75 Offer To Babysit Or Nanny For A Family In Need

#76 Start An Exercise Program For Seniors

#77 Work With Children With Special Needs On An Art Project

#78 Organize A Community Event That Offers Free Health Checkups

#79 Collect Halloween Candy To Send To Deployed Military Service Members Who Can’t Be Home To Celebrate

#80 Offer Dog-Walking Services

#81 Walk Kids Home From School

#82 Teach Underclassmen Safe Social Media Practices

#83 Organize Books At The Library

#84 Spruce Up A Run-Down Playground

#85 Host A Competitive Book Drive

#86 Host A Dog Wash

#87 Set Up A Community Event

#88 Volunteer As A Lifeguard

#89 Design A Community Mural

#90 Send Cards To Soldiers Serving Overseas

#91 Volunteer At A Summer Camp For Children Who Have Lost A Parent

#92 Become A Teen Counselor

#93 Paint Over Graffiti In Your Neighborhood

#94 Get Speed Bumps Added To Residential Streets

#95 Contact Your Reps About Local Issues

#96 Educate Beachgoers About Sustainability

#97 Coach A Youth Sports Team

#98 Place Campfire Safety Plaques Near Campsites

#99 Volunteer To Be A Crossing Guard

#100 Host An Immunization Clinic