Summer break provides much-needed time for rest away from the stresses of school. These breaks also give children and teens the perfect opportunity to spend their days helping out in the community. Finding a summer service project can be challenging, especially if you and your teen aren’t sure where to start. Read on for ideas of meaningful ways for your teen to give back this summer.
Volunteer at the Library
Local libraries provide a plethora of services, and they do so with limited resources. Volunteering at the library can mean reading to children and seniors, helping organize programs, or assisting others who need help using computers. You can also spend the summer doing tasks like shelving books that help relieve busy librarians. If you love reading and want to share that love with others, the library is the perfect place to serve others during the summer.
Become a Tutor
Use your academic skills to help peers or younger students who need help in a certain subject. You can join a tutoring group or find individuals to tutor during the summer. There may even be local service projects you can join to help children in underserved communities. Summer tutoring gets students who fall behind back on track for the school year, which can make a huge difference in their lives.
Join a Charity Race
Charity walks and runs happen year-round, and these events always need help. Some of the most impactful ways to help at these events are volunteering to support the racers and starting your own fundraiser. Individual fundraisers take place online before the race once you sign up for the event. If you’re athletic and want to support a good cause, this is a great way. Find an event that supports a cause that appeals to you, and join in!
Help Feed the Hungry
You can help those dealing with hunger in your community in many ways. Volunteer at a soup kitchen or food pantry. Raise funds, prepare meals, or sort donations for a local food bank. Deliver meals to those who can’t leave their homes. The possibilities are endless, as is the need for these services. If you’re looking for a summer service project that impacts the lives of the most people, you can’t go wrong with hunger relief.
At North Tampa Christian Academy, serving the community is part of the curriculum, and we also encourage an attitude of service outside of school. Students at our Tampa Christian school thrive creatively, academically, and spiritually in a project-based learning environment. Faculty and families work together to inspire leadership through Christian innovation. Contact us today to learn more.