Here is a fun way to get your children, or YOU, excited about serving others in the fall…make it a competition! Divide into two groups, or find another family to compete against. One team picks a project, and then marks it off after it is finished, and then the other team picks a project, and marks it off after it is finished. The first team to get three in a row wins! Let the serving begin…
Bake a treat for someone else. (Need ideas? Check out this post HERE for some yummy fall ideas)
Send a letter/card to someone. Everyone loves to get a letter in the mail. Decorate a cute card, or write on a blank piece of paper, and send it off, to make someone feel appreciated.
Go on a Thankful Nature Walk. Walk around your neighborhood, or somewhere else, and take time to appreciate the beauty all around. If you see anyone in need of service, on your walk, give them a hand, or pick up any trash that you see. Bring gloves and a garbage bag.
Donate old toys or clothes that don't fit. This is a great way to clean out your house a little, while also donating to a good cause. Check out this post for ideas on where to donate your items, or feel free to donate them to another household..
Chalk someone else's driveway. Grab some sidewalk chalk and fill up someone’s driveway and/or sidewalk with fun messages or pictures. Try to do it without getting caught!
Call a family member you haven't talked to for awhile. It is fun to hear from family members who you haven’t talked to in a while. It’s also a great way to teach phone etiquette to younger children, giving each family member a chance to say hello and engage in meaningful conversation.
Make a bookmark using leaves and give it away. Time to get out the glue and/or tape and get creative. Here is a cute and simple example of one way to make a bookmark using leaves. Having trouble finding leaves? Go ahead and draw leaves on your bookmark, and then give it away to a friend or neighbor.
Visit an Elderly Neighbor or Assisted Living. Many elderly people live alone, and are very lonely. What a wonderful service to show up at someone’s door just to talk and listen to them. If you don’t know your elderly neighbors, go introduce yourself, or contact an assisted living center or nursing home near you and find out if they are accepting visitors.
Rake Leaves for a Neighbor. This is the service that I always think of when I think of serving someone in the fall. It is so easy to do. Just grab a rake, some gloves, a big bag, and start raking. If you are having trouble finding somewhere in your area to rake leaves, you could also help someone clean up their garden, or their yard.
These simple acts of service might not seem like much to you, but to someone else, they can mean the world. “One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.”― Shannon L. Alder
What are some fall service projects that your family loves to do? Let us know in the comments!
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