Make Summer Count: 6 Volunteer Ideas to Inspire Your Team

Summer is not just for vacations and beach days; it’s also a season of increased need in our communities. Many charities experience an increase in demand for food support, youth programming, and community services. For companies, this is the perfect time to lean into CSR and create real impact. 

But, finding the right volunteer opportunity that matches your company’s values and CSR goals can be a challenge. That’s where Impact 4 Good’s Volunteer Connect service steps in. We remove the barriers to community impact by learning about your team and leveraging our network of more than 1,000 nonprofit partners to find the perfect match. 

Here are 6 projects we can connect your team with this summer: 

• Support hunger relief: Help at a food pantry or local food bank to distribute meals, deliver groceries to seniors, or lead a food donation drive. Summer often brings gaps in school meal programs, making your team’s support more critical than ever.    
• Assist with Animal Care & Rescue: Spend time at a local animal shelter by walking dogs, supporting animal care efforts, or organizing donation drives.  Summer is the extra busy season for shelters due to high numbers of pet surrenders – making your team’s help extra valuable.   
• Empower Youth: You can help close the summer learning gap by donating time as a reading buddy or assisting with job-readiness programs at a youth organization. Your team can also lead recreational activities or prepare meals at summer camps. 
• Support Older Adults: Connect with a nonfit serving seniors to collect donations, write letters, or spend one-on-one time with older adults. These small acts of service provide much-needed connection and support. 
• Protect the Environment: Beach, park and green space cleanups are ways to beautify local communities while also getting your team outdoors. Your team can also participate in community gardening with a local nonprofit focused on promoting sustainability and addressing food scarcity. 
• Support Families of Sick Children: Partner with a nonprofit focused on providing comfort and relief to families of children living with serious illness. These activities may include preparing comfort items, assembling care kits, or supporting essential services to help make a family’s day to day easier. 

Every act of service matters. Let us help you make the most of your summer!