Group Outreach Projects
Community Involvement for Youth Groups
Youth are often a ready and willing party when it comes to outreach and they typically enjoy getting to know their communities better. Outreach is a practical way to teach our young people about Christ’s love.
Here are some ideas for youth groups to participate in. If you would like help organizing a youth outreach activity, contact us.
Ideas for youth groups:
- Volunteering at a soup kitchen
- Collecting donations for a food bank
- Singing at a retirement home
- Harvesting food at a community garden
- Trash pickup at a local park
- Hosting a vacation Bible school
- Running a winter apparel drive (collecting coats, mits, and hats)
- Making care packs
- Collect children’s books for a local women’s shelter
- Hosting a free dinner
- Painting at non profit organizations
Why should youth be active in their communities?:
- It’s a practical way of fulfilling the Lord Jesus’ command: “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you” (Matthew 7:12).
- It helps them learn about how the world works
- It Builds Empathy
- Encourages responsibility
- Helps build their self esteem
Research shows that youth who are involved in their communities have more:
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving skills
- Decision making skills
- Resilience
- Purpose and belonging in their life
- Accountability and responsibility
Obstacles to youth involvement:
- Not knowing where to start
- Not believing youth can make a difference
- Lack of transportation
- Safety concerns
- Lack of interest
