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IT'S SERVICE TIME!
story by Dick Isenhour
What’s the right time for service? Anytime!
After all, community needs never take a vacation.
Here are a few “anytime” service project ideas for your club to try.
Green scene. Plant trees, flowers and
other plants around your school, neighborhood or
community.
Bling thing. Make jewelry as a fundraiser
or donate homemade beaded bracelets and necklaces
to the closest Children’s Miracle Network hospital
(www.childrensmiraclehospital.org).
Pet project. Volunteer at a local humane
society.
Wild side. Adopt a zoo animal and help pay
for its care.
Flower power. Create tissue-paper
ower bouquets and sell them as a fundraiser for
The Eliminate Project.
Picture perfect. Organize an art contest
for preschoolers, K-Kids, seniors or adults with
disabilities.
Breathe easy. Start an anti-smoking
campaign.
Grand idea. Adopt a “grandfriend” at a
retirement center or nursing home.
Somethin’ special. Organize an
event or activity for kids with special needs or your local
Aktion Club, which serves adults with special needs.
Ful filling experience. Conduct a
food drive for a local food bank or shelter.
Get crafty. Organize a craft day for
elementary students at the local library,
school or community center.
Want more ideas for club
projects? Check out the
Key
Club
service directory
in our
online resources.
Lead the team. Help coach a youth
baseball, softball, volleyball or basketball team.
Or learn more about Hershey’s Track and Field
Games at www.keyclub.org/hershey.
Baby a mama. Host an event for
mothers or a baby shower at a local women’s
shelter and raise funds and awareness for The
Eliminate Project.
Be a kid again. Schedule a play date
with a Builders Club or K-Kids club.
Perfect recipe. Create and sell baking
mixes in jars.
Just say no. Host an anti-drug awareness
event in your high school.
Put on a show. Stage activities to
recognize stellar people in your community.
KC
