Teens volunteering with seniors in wheelchairs

Themes & Activities

Intergenerational Care

Theme: Honoring Our Seniors
Time: 1–1.5 hours
Activity: Pipe Cleaner Flowers & Cards for Local Seniors

Download: Building Community with A Senior Community PDF

A young guide dog puppy sitting on a sidewalk, wearing a green vest that says 'Guide Dogs for the Blind Puppy in Training.' The puppy is small, with light tan fur and floppy ears, and is looking sideways with a black leash attached to its collar.

Animal Care

Theme: Pets that Help & Working with Local Animal Nonprofits
Time: 1–1.5 hours
Activity: Making Pet Toys & Thank-You Notes for Shelter Staff/Volunteers

Download: Building Community with Animals PDF

Children gathered around a table, drawing and writing on a large sheet of paper with colored markers, crayons, and colored pencils.

Collaboration in Community

Theme: Collaboration in Community
Time: 1–1.5 hours
Activity: Community Banner Painting & Conversation

Download: Collaboration in Community PDF

Children engaging in a nature-themed craft activity at a colorful table. Handling leaves, digging soil, and using crayons to draw. Table is scattered with soil, leaves, crayons, papers, and markers. Making seed balls with native california plants.

Taking Care of our Environment

Theme: Caring for the Environment
Time: 1–1.5 hours
Activity: Park Clean-Up, Nature Crafts, and Fundraiser

Download: Taking Care of Our Environment PDF

Child raising hand while participating in a community event with tables of bottled water, pamphlets, and hand sanitizer visible. An adult hands a piece of paper with the question, 'When do you feel cared for?' to the child.

Community Care

Theme: Care for Unhoused Community Members
Time: 1–1.5 hours
Activity: Assemble & Deliver Hygiene Kits to Local Nonprofit

Download: Compassion and Care PDF