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Whether it’s helping at a food pantry, donating hygiene kits, visiting a senior center, or supporting a local school event, these small acts add up to create real change in a community.

Why Small Acts of Service Matter

• They Provide Immediate Relief – A simple hygiene kit can make a huge difference for someone experiencing homelessness. A warm conversation at a senior center can brighten someone’s day in ways we can’t always see.
• They Strengthen Communities – When local schools, shelters, and food pantries receive support, entire communities become more resilient. Scouts helping at school events or organizing donation drives strengthen the bonds between neighbors.
• They Lead to Bigger Change – Every movement starts small. A single act of service can inspire others, snowballing into larger community efforts. One person volunteering can spark a chain reaction.
• They Teach Leadership & Empathy – Scouts who practice small acts of kindness learn responsibility, leadership, and compassion—skills that shape them into stronger, more service-oriented citizens.

Ways Scouts Can Take Action

Check out the Small Acts of Service Patch Program or the Council Community Service Patch Programs.

• 🌟 Help at a Local Food Pantry – Sort donations, pack boxes, or distribute food to those in need.
• 🛍 Create Hygiene Kits for Shelters – Collect essentials like soap, toothpaste, and socks to donate to homeless shelters.
• 💙 Visit a Senior Center – Spend time talking or leading small activities for elderly residents who may feel isolated.
• 🏫 Support School Events – Offer to help at local elementary schools by volunteering at fundraisers, book fairs, or family nights.
• 📖 Start a Community Book Exchange – Donate gently used books to build reading resources for families who need them.
• ♻ Lead a Recycling or Clean-Up Day – Organize a litter pick-up or a drive for recyclable goods to keep the neighborhood clean.

The JustServe website is a fantastic resource for finding volunteer opportunities in local communities. It connects individuals with service projects that match their skills and interests, making it easier to give back in meaningful ways.

📌 JustServe – Find Service Projects Near You
🔗 https://www.justserve.org

This site is open to everyone, not just members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (who operates it), and helps volunteers support nonprofits, community groups, and faith-based organizations.

Advocate! How to Spread Awareness

• 📢 Create a Presentation or Skit – Show how small acts of service build stronger communities.
• 🎨 Launch a Campaign – Promote local service ideas through flyers, social media, or posters at schools and community centers.
• ❤️ Host a Scout Service Day – Encourage fellow scouts to commit to one simple act of service each month.
• 📝 Write a Story or Article – Share experiences of how small acts of service have impacted real lives in a school or community newsletter.

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References:

• Feeding America. “U.S. Hunger Relief Organization | Feeding America.” Feedingamerica.org, 2025, http://www.feedingamerica.org/. Accessed 29 May 2025.
• JustServe.org. “JustServe: Home.” JustServe, http://www.justserve.org/. Accessed 29 May 2025.
• United Way. “United Way Worldwide.” Unitedway.org, 2024, http://www.unitedway.org/. Accessed 29 May 2025.