Get ready to have a blast this summer with Summer of Service 2024
We’re back and excited to kick off our #FirstServeOthers mission, and we want YOU to be part of it. Whether you’re a dedicated community enthusiast or simply eager to spread kindness, we have an amazing array of Social Purpose activities tailored to your interests.
You don’t have to invest huge chunks of time to make a difference – we’ve curated quick and simple ideas that can be done in just 30 minutes or less. And for an extra splash of summer fun, we’re bringing back Random Acts of Kindness Bingo, updated with fresh new ideas for you! It’s an easy way to add some extra joy to your Summer of Service. Grab our bingo card, tackle as many tasks as you can, and snap a photo or scan and share with us to be entered into a prize drawing for goodies for yourself and a $500 donation to the charity of your choice!
With a FirstService family of 29,000 strong, even one act of service from each of us can create an enormous ripple effect. So let’s dive in! Explore our event calendar for a wealth of ideas and inspiration to make this Summer of Service the most memorable yet. Together, let’s make a positive impact and enjoy every moment of it!
Need help getting started?
Head over to our Events Calendar to see what’s going on and to get inspiration. Have an idea you’d like to share? Email socialpurpose@firstservice.com to get set up!
For more ideas, check out our handy Social Purpose Toolkits page for ideas of things you can do on your own – some in as little as 30 minutes!
Action Challenges
Five ways to win
To make Summer of Service even sweeter, we’ll be awarding prizes all summer long through a series of Action Challenges. Everyone who completes an Action Challenge will be entered into a random prize drawing to win Summer of Service swag! NEW for 2024: Each month everyone who shares their story with us via our website will be entered into a drawing to win funds for their favorite charity! Each month FirstService will make a $500 donation to that month’s winner’s chosen charity in their name. The winner and charities will also be highlighted in an upcoming issue of our Spotlight newsletter!
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Use your VolunteerHub account to view and participate in the #FirstServeOthers activities and events that matter to you.
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Show or tell everyone what acts of service you’re doing this Summer of Service when you post stories, photos or videos through your personal or your Brand’s social media channels using the hashtag: #FirstServeOthers. Upload a screenshot of your post using the SHARE button.
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Give a “Service Shout out” to your colleague(s) who are making positive contributions at work and throughout the community. It can be just a couple sentences of appreciation to call out good acts of service when you see them.
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Let the FirstService family know of the good work you’re doing by submitting a brief story, video, or photos of the service in action.
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Congratulations to our August Activity Challenge Winners:
- Kathleen Helmstetter, FirstService Residential
- Geetha Dhanaraj-Ball, LIVunLtd
- Kori Ploughman, Paul Davis
- Naysha Dutes, FirstService Residential
- Jordan Weltman, FirstService Financial
And David Cook, Aegis Fire Pro, who has been selected as the recipient of the $500 charity donation! David chose the Student Scholarship Fund of the American Society of Professional Estimators, Chapter 32, because of the significant impact the organization has to the fire protection services industry.
Congratulations to our July Activity Challenge Winners:
- Helen Dozois, FirstService Residential
- David Cook, Aegis Fire Pro
- Viannett Jusino, FirstService Residential
- Luis Cadavid, FirstService Residential
And congratulations to Lois Johnson from California Closets who has been selected as the recipient of the $500 charity donation! Lois chose Imire Wildlife Conservation in Zimbabwe, where she volunteered this summer. Imire’s mission is to protect endangered wildlife in Africa and support the conservation of all wildlife.
Congratulations to our June Activity Challenge Winners:
- Samantha Jean-Baptiste, FirstService Residential
- Ali Abdullah, FirstService Corporation
- Jeff Edelstein, FirstService Residential
- Ben Zackheim, FirstService Residential
And the recipient of the $500 Charity Donation is Mara Jockers, FirstService Residential. Mara chose The Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard, which assists individuals who have identified as food insecure as well as providing assistance and referrals to anyone who is hungry.
Help spread the word!
Spread the Summer of Service fever! The greater the awareness, the greater the desire to join in. Check out these handy resources:
Virtual Meeting Background
Infuse your virtual meetings with the Summer of Service spirit! Grab our graphic and make it your backdrop throughout the entire summer.
Download your backgrounds:
Just click to download.
Random Acts of Kindness Bingo Card
Jump on board our Random Acts of Kindness Bingo! Download the Powerpoint slide and scroll to the top. Look for the X. Copy and paste it onto the squares as you accomplish each action. Save it as a .jpg and voila! You’ve got another virtual meeting background to choose from!