Social Purpose Toolkits
We have created a series of Social Purpose Toolkits to help you create and execute your own events. We will continue to add more Toolkits to this area so please check back! If there is something you are interested in but don’t see here, drop us a note at socialpurpose@firstservice.com.
Donation Drives
Donation drives are a popular (and easy!) way to help those in need in your community. They can be done in-office or virtually.
Clean Up Events
One of the ways we support Our Environment is through Clean Up events. Clean Up events can be done with your colleagues, your family or by yourself.
Card Campaigns
Looking for an easy way to brighten someone’s day? Need an idea of a family-friendly activity? Whether you are sending cards to isolated seniors or deployed military personnel, card campaigns are a great way to express your creativity and put a smile on someone’s face.
Daylight Hour
Every year we take a hour and turn off the lights in day-lit areas in support of #DaylightHour. Daylight Hour is a global social media campaign designed to raise awareness of energy conservation and wellness in the workplace.
Homeless Care Kits
If you are looking for a way to help members of the homeless community, consider creating care kits. This activity can be done with your colleagues, your kids or on your own. This Toolkit contains ideas on what to include in your care kits along with other ideas for helping those experiencing homelessness in your area.
Help Homeless Pets
Are you an animal lover looking for a way to #FirstServeOthers? Check out our Help Homeless Pets toolkit for lots of ideas on how you can help furry friends at your local shelter.
30-Minute Ideas
Want to #FirstServeOthers but are short on time? Here are some easy ways to give back, in 30 minutes or less!
Senior Volunteer Opportunities
Many senior citizens feel lonely and isolated. Social interaction provides important health benefits for them including a potentially reduced risk for dementia and physical problems such as high blood pressure, arthritis and cardiovascular activities. Here are some ideas of how you can support seniors in your area, either in person or at a distance.
Virtual Volunteering
Have a desire to volunteer but can’t commit to being on-site to do so? Virtual volunteering may be right for you. The opportunities are endless, and the best part is you can participate when it’s convenient for you!
Animal Awareness Day/Month Calendar
This robust calendar contains all animal-related awareness days/months in 2024. Check it out — you might find inspiration here!
Host a Pet Donation Drive
Hosting a donation drive is an easy way to help local shelters with much needed items such as pet food and supplies.
