Ignite meaningful action that lights up the world through "Service Sparks" youth projects! Learn about ways people with different disabilities gain equitable access to places. As you walk through the community look at ways we make places more accessible for people with vision, hearing, or mobility issues. When there is room for improvement, take action to raise awareness of needs.
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Ignite meaningful action that lights up the world through "Service Sparks" youth projects! Make a decision as an extended family (or connected friends) to donate to a nonprofit everyone cares about. Each person can donate what they can afford and want to give. This family activity brings together passions and hearts for doing good.
A Simple Safe Service project from home: Interview a grandparent or elderly friend to find out what they did for fun when they were young, and how it is the same and different than you. Follow your phone or video interview with a card in the mail. Or make friendly door hangers to donate to a local home for senior residents.
Ignite meaningful action that lights up the world through "Service Sparks" youth projects! Have fun making creative art from natural or recycled items. Give the art to someone to brighten their day.
A Simple Safe Service project from home: Winter weather can make being outdoors uncomfortable and even dangerous, so having the right clothing can boost our mental and physical health and even save lives. Not everyone has warm socks, jackets that fit, waterproof boots, and thick mittens. Find out if there is a need in your community and use your voice to collect and donate winter clothing.
Ignite meaningful action that lights up the world through "Service Sparks" youth projects! Help out a neighbor who could use a bit of extra care. You may volunteer your time and talent to rake, mow, weed, or plant. What are you good at? Your effort may be needed by someone who can't get to it.
Ignite meaningful action that lights up the world through "Service Sparks" youth projects! Contact a local animal shelter to find out what their needs are. It is easy to make comfort toys and blankets for the animals who are waiting to be adopted.
Ignite meaningful action that lights up the world through "Service Sparks" youth projects! Learn about the ways food is wasted in homes, restaurants, farms, stores, and other places. Examine the habits in the community or in your house and propose ways to reduce food waste. Make the next right choice to improve the availability of food to people who are hungry.
A Simple Safe Service project from home: Give food as a gift to express care and love or donate food to community members and local nonprofits. Food has always been a gift we give from our hearts. When we visit family, friends, or community members, we often bring gifts of food, which is an expression of our time and talent - a one-of-a-kind gift. Whether we bring cookies to an elderly neighbor or donate canned goods to a shelter, food is a fundamental need and the first thing we think of in a crisis.
Ignite meaningful action that lights up the world through "Service Sparks" youth projects! Look for items in nature from a shared list with only an hour to search, then connect with people virtually or in person to compare what you found and share ideas about the joy of nature. Shared with us by our friends at the Fetzer Institute