9. Collect Food
Contact your local food bank and they will provide
you with the necessary information and materials
to have a food drive. Encourage people to donate
their favorite food items. You can even offer prizes
to individuals who donate the most!
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10. Recycling Program
Starting a recycling program is a big task but a
worthwhile one. Here’s a great guide to get you
started. When you recycle, those items can be
turned into amazing things, like the Green
Guardian coat, made from recycled PET plastic
bottles.
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11. Community Garden
A community garden is a great way to bond with
your community and provide healthy food. You
may be able to identify a sponsor to help get your
garden started. Consider making a garden just for
children, so they can learn about the process of
gardening. It is a great educational opportunity.
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12. Cleanup
A community cleanup will improve the look of your
neighborhood or park and inspire people to keep
the space looking great. Hosting a potluck after is
a wonderful way to celebrate this community
achievement!
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13. Blood drive
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs
blood. By hosting a blood drive, you and your
community can make a real difference. The
American Red Cross provides planning assistance,
recruitment tools, equipment, supplies, and a
trained staff to screen and collect donations safely.
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14. Neighborhood Watch Group
Starting or joining a neighborhood watch group is
easy. Once you recruit as many neighbors as
possible you can contact your local law enforcement
agency to schedule a meeting to get additional
information. Holding regular meetings and events is
another way to bring your community together.
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15. Community Newsletter
Organizing a community newsletter is a fun way to
get the word out and get people involved in
activities in your neighborhood and community.
Here is a great comprehensive guide to get you
started.
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16. Volunteer
Volunteering is a rewarding experience that brings
people of all ages together for a good cause. Get
involved with a great organization like Habitat for
Humanity or Operation Warm.
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17. Coach
Are you into sports? Do you spend most of your free
time on the field or watching your favorite team?
Become a volunteer coach or referee with a local youth
team. Your town recreation department, Boys and Girls
Club is probably looking for volunteers, and they should
should be so lucky to have someone with your
expertise!
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19. 1. Helps you develop a richer perspective of the world
2. Develop an increased sense of social responsibility
3. Often results in psychological and emotional growth
4. Improves lifelong communication, interpersonal and critical
thinking skills
5. Helps students find their passion and interests that could
potentially lead career choices they may have failed to
consider otherwise
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20. 6. Can help strengthen college applications and resume
7. Can be a great way to meet new people and make friends
8. Provides you with an opportunity to gain work experience
9. Allows you to quickly step up to leadership positions within
organizations
10. Provides an opportunity to apply academic learning to real
life events
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