Community & Engagement

10 Kids Sports Team Building Activities
As was often heard in my household growing up, it’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game. Sure, there is a place for competitive youth sports. But an important life skill kids learn from sports is how to be a team player. Why Team Building Activities Matter for Kids Sports…

Ways to Grow Your Lions Club Membership
There are over 48,000 Lions Clubs the world over. Over 1.4 million people volunteer through local Lions Clubs in over 200 countries. The mission of a Lion is simple: to serve. They serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and international understanding. Today, Lions continue to connect and serve using virtual tools wherever possible.…

The Ultimate List of COVID-19 School Closure Activities for Kids
Just when we thought we were rounding the corner and heading for Summer, a new type of school break has been imposed on much of the country. School closures due to COVID-19 (more commonly called Coronavirus) are being announced state-to-state every day. This comes alongside a long list of dining, retail, business and government closures…

Recruiting a New Generation of Members to your Kiwanis Club
One hundred million dollars raised. Eighteen million service hours completed. 150,000 service projects staged. And that’s just one year! With a goal of improving the world for children, Kiwanis has a big mission. With projects such that work toward the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus and the elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorders, Kiwanis’ impact…

Preventing Volunteer Burnout
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the national rate of volunteerism fell to a low point of 24.9% in 2015. Then, remarkably, the Corporation for National and Community Service reported that volunteerism reached an all-time high in 2018 at 30.3%. It’s amazing what can change in just a few years. Depending on your organization type,…