Hold a 5K

Holding a 5k is hard work, but it pays off. You have to do many things in order to hold one. You have to get a space large enough to hold the desired number of people, if you close down roads, get permission to…

Collect Donations for the Humane Society

For this project, young volunteers can go around and leave flyers on doorsteps with what the society needs. Also on the flyer will be what day to leave any donated items out. The volunteers will then, at least a few days later, come and…

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue is looking for volunteers to help Homer the dog! There is a variety of things they are looking for. You can make catnip toys for the cats, or make flyers about upcoming events and ask to hang them in local…

INOVa Activity Kit

INOVA children’s hospital is asking for activity kits for kids that include things like play-dough, coloring books, and markers. These kits will keep them entertained throughout their time at the hospital. If you are not interested there are other things you can do to…

Animal shelter project kits

The animals at the Animal Welfare league of Alexandria are looking for people to do some at home activities from their project list which could include making toys, bedding or even preparing treats. All of the activities on the Project List can be completed…

School route letter

Look along the school route you or someone you know uses a lot and see if there is anything that should be changed, a dangerous crack in the pavement, or just a lack of shrubbery. Make a list of these errors and write them…

Power Packs

Make power packs for families who don’t get enough food. Each power pack consists of two breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, and 2 snacks and 2 drinks. You can buy the food to make them, or you can actually put them together. Find out more…

Knit or Crochet Blankets

Knit or crochet blankets for kids in need. These blankets will go to kids who are sick, have recently been in terrifying situations, or are otherwise in need. You can make a few blankets, and then bring them to one of these places here….

Water Help Video

Our beautiful water is suffering severe pollution in lakes, rivers, and oceans but you can help! With a group of friends find a day to get together and record a video about saving our water. You can make it intricate with costumes and a…

Healthy Cookbook

Do you want your community to start eating healthier? Come up with some healthy recipes and put them all into a cookbook! You can either take some of your favorite healthy recipes and put those in or make up a whole new healthy dish….