It’s the spookiest time of year, but that doesn’t mean it’s all about tricks. Treat your community by volunteering and giving back this Halloween!
We’ve got a list of ideas to get you started:
- Volunteer at a trunk-or-treat
If you have a car, you can participate in a trunk-or-treat! By decorating your car and offering candy in a preset location, you can be part of a safe and fun Halloween experience for your community. Check your local community organizations for Halloween volunteer opportunities for a trunk-or-treat, or for other safe trick-or-treat events. Volunteer to pass out candy, work a game booth, or dress up to entertain the trick-or-treaters! - Donate food and treats to your local food bank
For many, the highlight of Halloween is sharing food (in most cases candy) through trick-or-treating. This is also a perfect opportunity to think about food rescue and hunger. Members of your community experiencing food insecurity often rely on food banks — help make their Halloweens brighter by donating what you can! - Organize a post halloween cleanup
Fake spiderwebs, candy wrappers, and glow sticks — oh my! Halloween events can leave behind a lot of waste. Organize a neighborhood cleanup! Litter is bad for the environment as well as for morale. Make sure that Halloween doesn’t leave a spooky trace behind, and your whole community will be much happier. - Compost jack-o-lanterns
Jack-o-lanterns are the treat that keeps on giving. These fun pumpkin decorations can be composted after they make their Halloween debut. This reduces the waste created by the Halloween festivities — and, even better, can improve the quality of your soil. That jack-o-lantern will keep your thumb a bit greener the rest of the year! - Goodwill or repurposed costumes
Buy your costume from Goodwill or another thrift shop and ensure that your purchase has a positive impact. In doing so, you will be supporting these organizations in their work while also recycling a Halloween costume (instead of buying an outfit that will end up shoved in the back of your closet until next October). Better for the budget, the earth, and the community! - Participate in a fun-run
Halloween is the perfect time to join a fun-run! These runs, open to participants with any level of running experience, raise funds for causes that will impact your community. Bonus — this may give you a chance to wear that costume again! Run away from ghouls and goblins while supporting a good cause.
Have an idea that we didn’t mention? Leave us a comment! And schedule a call with our team to discuss how we can help you make an impact.