Skip to main content
What are your chances of acceptance?
Your chance of acceptance
Duke University
Loading…
UCLA
Loading…
+ add school
Your chancing factors
Unweighted GPA: 3.7
1.0
4.0
SAT: 720 math
200
800
| 800 verbal
200
800

Extracurriculars

Low accuracy (4 of 18 factors)

Community Service Activities - Need Ideas

Hey guys! Looking to get more involved in my community but unsure where to start. Are there examples of community activities that you've participated in that were meaningful or impactful?

a year ago

Sure! There is an endless list of community service activities you could participate in depending on your interests. Here are a few ideas:

1. Volunteering at a Local Food Bank: This is a great way to give back to your community and to those who are less fortunate. It's also a hands-on experience that could teach you a lot about food justice and the operations behind serving a community.

2. Tutoring: If you excel at a particular subject, then tutoring can be an excellent service. Whether it's at a local school, community center, or online, helping someone improve their academic skills can be gratifying.

3. Environmental Clean-up Projects: Participating in local trash pick-up events or even organizing one yourself can have a meaningful impact on your community's environment. It's an urgent need given the current state of environmental issues. Plus, you get to spend some time outside!

4. Virtual Volunteering: With a lot of activities moving online, virtual volunteering opportunities are on the rise. You could help manage the social media or website of a non-profit organization, translate documents into different languages, or even provide remote technical support.

5. Start Your Own Project: Founding an initiative based on a specific societal need in your community can be very impactful. This could result in you creating anything from a coding club for girls in your community to a support group for students struggling with online learning.

Remember, when it comes to volunteering, quality trumps quantity. Try to find an activity that aligns with your interests and where you can demonstrate dedication and leadership.

a year ago

About CollegeVine’s Expert FAQ

CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.