The most genuine small group service project ideas come from group participants who are currently connected to a person in need or an organization that helps others. Be sure to ask your group members for ideas first. If you need other ideas, see the suggestions below.
Children's Attention Home
Serves children in foster care and teens 18-20 without reliable shelter. See link for Current Needs list, volunteer opportunities, or to sponsor a Birthday Party or meal. Volunteers must be 16 and older.
Click here for needs list.
Pilgrims' Inn Homeless Shelter
Strives to end homelessness and hunger in our community. Volunteers needed to unload the Second Harvest truck every other Wednesday at 1:00-3:00 pm. They are often open to other service project ideas, like craft day with residents or landscaping.
Contact Tom at 803-327-4227 or email tburger@pilgrimsinn.org. Click here for needs list.
Family Promise of York County
Provides food, shelter, and case management to homeless families. Visit the website to set up a group project.
Click here for the website.
Helps motivate men to take control of their lives through personalized plans. Donate a meal, plan an activity day or help celebrate birthdays and achievements. Call (803) 328-1143 to find out their current needs.
Click here for the website.
Serves men, women, and children, providing them with a safe environment, detox referral, recovery, and transformational programs, job training, and mentorship.
Click here for the website.
Connect with a local nursing home
Contact them to find out how your group can bless the residents. Bingo and crafts are usually a hit!
Reach out to elderly neighbors
See if your group can help with yard work (mulch, planting flowers, raking leaves, and picking up debris).
Contact your kids' schools
See if your group can help with cleaning and revitalizing for the new school year. Wash desks, pull weeds, paint, or make treat bags for teachers!
Most organizations are open to your ideas for serving their organizations. Take some time and discuss the possibilities with your group.
