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DIY Volunteer Projects

Learn about easy DIY volunteer projects that families and people of all ages can complete in their spare time.

Learn about easy DIY volunteer projects that families and people of all ages can complete in their spare time.

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Composting Worm Bins

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3 Cheers for Local Heros!

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Doggie Bags

Points of Light Global Volunteer Month

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Comfort in a Bag

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Showing Seniors You Care

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No Sew T-Shirt Bag

Sidney Depp Daily Point of Light Award Honoree

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Spread the Love

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Messages of Kindness

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Relax Bottles

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Essentials for Essential Workers

Non-medical Grade Face Coverings (U.S.)

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Non-Medical Grade Face Coverings (Global)

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Friends of Food Banks

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DIY Project

Book Domino Chain

Esperanza High School Esports Club

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Youth Literacy Game Night

DIY Project

DIY Mobile Library

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Great Reads Bookmarks

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Reading to Children

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Screen a Documentary

DIY Project

Back-to-School Backpacks

Heather Alegria Daily Point of Light Award Honoree

DIY Project

Ultimate Book Drive

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DIY Project

Wallpaper Book Bag

DIY Project

Silver Surfers

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Photojournalism for Good

Leah Juliett Daily Point of Light Award

DIY Project

Advocating for Change

DIY Project

Courageous Conversations

DIY Project

Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Youth

DIY Project

Gender Achievements Arts Display

DIY Project

Expressing Human Rights

Anooshkha Shetty Daily Point of Light Award Honoree

DIY Project

Inclusive Communities

DIY Project

Peace Mural

DIY Project

Living History

Natalie Salvatierra Daily Point of Light Award Honoree

DIY Project

Reach Out to Refugees

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DIY Project

Senior Meal Share

DIY Project

Birthday Boxes

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DIY Project

Baby Bags

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My Own Sense of Home

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DIY Project

Hit Hunger

Anaisa Acharya Daily Point of Light Award Honoree

DIY Project

Compete Against Hunger

Natalie Salvatierra Daily Point of Light Award Honoree

DIY Project

Food for Thought Letters

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DIY Project

Shelter Readiness

Emma Lathan Daily Point of Light Award Honoree #7004

DIY Project

Smart Breakfast

DIY Project

Calling Old Cell Phones

DIY Project

Bring Out Your Wild Side

Wing Kong Daily Point of Light Award Honoree

DIY Project

Gardening for Good

DIY Project

Keep Our Parks Clean

DIY Project

Operation H2O

DIY Project

Plant a Peace Tree

Natalie Salvatierra Daily Point of Light Award Honoree

DIY Project

Save the Animals Letter Campaign

Jasmine Nguyen Daily Point of Light Award Honoree

Stop Climate Change

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