Fun Ideas to Give Back to the Community

Giving back to the community is always a great thing to do especially during the holiday season. If you’d like to give back to your community but need some ideas on how to get started then check out the ideas listed below. Hopefully you can gather your family and/or friends together to do some great community work!

• Spend time with senior citizens, whether it’s a senior living on your street or visiting a senior center.
• If you love baking and you plan on baking this holiday season then why not make some extra desserts. You can then distribute them to a shelter home or senior center or maybe even just to people in your neighborhood. Who wouldn’t love some homemade desserts this holiday!?
• Do you have a great skill such as painting or playing an instrument? Why not volunteer your skill somewhere like at a community center. Not only will you enjoy showcasing your talent but you may even meet some new people.
• Are you into nature and all things green? You can plant a tree at a local part or in the neighborhood. Also you can always volunteer to help a family member or neighbor with their gardening.
• If you are into painting, then there are some creative things you can do with art. You can offer your painting skills to a local school or theatre that puts on productions and offer to paint their theatre sets. Another great painting idea would be to paint a mural on the side of a building. If you see a blank spot or some faded art designs, why not ask the owner of the building if you can paint a creative mural.
• Have a garage sale with your family or neighbors and donate the proceeds to a local shelter or to a charity.
• Gather family, friends or neighbors and clean up a neighborhood or even your local lake or beach.