A helping hand is often the greatest gift you can give, especially when the snow falls and the temperature drops. Clearing out a neighbor’s driveway, raking leaves, or cleaning up the sidewalk is a great way to show you care. You could help an elderly neighbor or even support a community organization by cleaning up their outdoor area.

Here’s what you’re doing:

Shovel snow or rake leaves for a neighbor or community organization.

Here’s what you need:

• Shovel or rake
• Optional: gloves to protect your hands

Here’s how you do it!

1. Reach out to a neighbor or community organization. Ask if they’d like help shoveling snow or cleaning up their yard.
2. Ask them for instructions on what they’d like you to do. If you are shoveling snow, for example, find out where to shovel and where to put the snow.
3. Roll up your sleeves and help out!

Interesting Fact:

Less than 5% of older persons above 65 years of age live in nursing homes.

Reflection Questions:

1. How did our project help people?
2. Did we learn anything?
3. What worked well about our project?
4. What can we do better next time?
5. What is our next service project?

Click on the link below for downloadable project instructions: