Neighborhood Enhancement 1. Help people paint and repair their homes. 2. Volunteer to clean up trash around a neighborhood 3. Share your skills! Volunteer to teach a class at a community center. 9. When fall comes around, distribute leaf bags and offer to assist neighbors with raking their yards. Special Needs 1. Work with kids who have special needs on an art project. 2. Set up a buddy system with the special needs program at your school. 3. Volunteer to read books or newspapers to those who are visually impaired. 4. Volunteer to do general home maintenance for a senior citizen.