31 Ways to Serve Others in July

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There are so many ways to serve others in the month of July. Below are ideas of how to serve others in small but unique ways.

But first, a few fun facts about the month of July.  July is named after Julius Caesar who became dictator of Rome from 49-44 B.C.  This summer month also hosts Canada Day on July 1st and Independence Day for the United States on July 4th.  July is considered the hottest month of the year in the northern hemisphere as it is summertime and the southern hemisphere is going through winter.

Ruby is July’s birthstone and considered the king of gems that protects against evil. The word “ruby” means ruben, or red, in Latin. Some of the rarest forms of rubies can be more valuable than diamonds.

July is a month that family and friends get together and spend a lot of time outdoors together. This month is full of camping, bbq’s, outdoor games, baseball, fireworks and spending quality time together.

July is a great month to take some time to serve others.  We are going to show you some of the easiest things you can do in July, whether it be to celebrate your independence with family members or do something nice for someone in need. These service ideas will help you connect with others so you can feel a sense of support for one another. 

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Click HERE for a free printable with our list of 31 ways to serve others in July. 

1. Send a card to a relative you haven’t talked to for a while.

Today is National Postal Worker Day and also National U.S Postage Stamp Day. Thank a postal worker or send a letter or postcard to a loved one you haven’t heard from  for a while and celebrate this form of communication by using a stamp. If in Canada, celebrate your independence. Have a BBQ and watch fireworks.

2. Give thanks to the firefighters in your community.

National Wildland Firefighter Day. Give thanks to the firefighters in your community but also send your respect to those who have lost their lives protecting others from fire.

 

3. Give five compliments to yourself in the mirror.

National Compliment Your Mirror Day. Give five compliments to your mirror today while looking at yourself. This helps boost confidence and can help your day go better.

 

4. Celebrate your independence and host a BBQ.

Independence Day. Many U.S. Citizens celebrate the Fourth of July to celebrate the freedoms they enjoy. Host a  BBQ with your loved ones and watch fireworks light up the sky to honor your independence.

 

5. Bake some Apple Turnovers to share with a neighbor.

National Apple Turnover Day. Bake or buy some Apple Turnovers to share with neighbors. Maybe even host a get together and make, bake and then eat Apple Turnovers with your friends.

 

6. Bake some fried chicken for your family.

Bake some fried chicken for your family or buy some for National Fried Chicken Day.

 

7. Take a walk today with someone in your family.

National Father Daughter Take a Walk Day. Good time for a father and daughter to go for a walk or anyone to enjoy the outdoors. It is also National Strawberry Sundae Day so you can walk to an ice cream shop or make some sundae’s at home.

 

8. Give some freezer pops to the neighbor kids who are outside playing.

National Freezer Pop Day. Give popsicles to the neighbor kids who are outside playing. They will love this cold treat and it is a way to connect with your neighbors.

 

9.   Bake some sugar cookies and decorate them with friends and family.

National Sugar Cookie Day. Make some sugar cookies with friends and family. Decorate the cookies with frosting, sprinkles and candy.  Share some with people you feel need some cheer in their lives.

 

10. Lift someone’s spirits who is suffering from a chronic disease.

Today is Chronic Disease Day. Visit someone who is suffering from a chronic disease to see how they are doing. Find ways they may need help as they are suffering through their disease. Be a light for them in any way you can.

 

11. Take some blueberry muffins to coworkers or others today. 

National Blueberry Muffin Day. Make or buy some blueberry muffins and share with your coworkers or your spouses co-workers. Give some to neighbors and friends and let them know you care.

12. Take a Pecan Pie to someone feeling sad.

National Pecan Pie Day. Take a pecan pie to someone you feel has been sad lately and could use some company and a good pie. 

 

13. Share a barbershop performance you like on social media or attend a show in person.

National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day. Enjoy a Barbershop or Acapella performance today. Can be in person or on social media. Share with others the performance or group you liked. Examples of groups are Vocal Spectrum, Pentatonix, Straight No Chaser.

 

14. Bake some Mac and Cheese for a neighbor.

National Mac and Cheese Day. Bake some homemade Mac and Cheese and share with your neighbor. This food is a great comfort food that most people like.

 

15. Give some things away to others that you don’t need anymore.

National Give Something Away Day. They say someone’s junk is someone else’s treasure. Go through your house and give away things you don’t need anymore to someone else who could really use your items.

 

16. Make or Take your family out for ice cream.

National Ice Cream Day. Take your family out to enjoy this tasty treat. Nothing like bonding with family and eating ice cream..

 

17. Text emojis of love to others.

World Emoji Day. Send emojis to friends and family on World Emoji Day. Make it fun and see who sends you an emoji back. 

 

18. Share some sour candies with your family.

National Sour Candy Day. Share sour candies with your family to help observe this day.

19. Host a hot dog party and play outside games with new friends.

National Hot Dog Day. Host a hot dog wiener roast and play some games. Invite people over that you want to get to know better. 

 

20. Buy or make lollipops and hand them out to people you meet today.

National Lollipop Day. Make some homemade lollipops, wrap them up and put a nice saying on them to give to friends, family, co-workers, and teachers you see today.

 

21. Host a movie night and eat junk food.

National Junk food Day. Have a party or host a movie and provide lots of junk food to those you invite to come.

 

22. Enjoy some quiet time with someone on a hammock out in nature.

National Hammock Day. Go out in nature, tie up a hammock and enjoy quality time with a loved one.

 

23. Honor your parents and/or grandparents today.

National Gorgeous Grandma Day and National Paren’s Day. Honor or spend time with your parents or grandparents today. Share your love and appreciation for them. Even if they are no longer with us.

 

24. Do something with or for your cousin(s).

National Cousins Day. Spent some time with your cousin(s) today. Ideas are to play games, go for lunch, go for a hike, get a frozen treat, take a bike ride, etc.

 

25. Take someone to get a hot fudge sundae.

National Hot Fudge Sundae Day. Take someone special to get a hot fudge sundae or make them at home. 

26. Send some love to your aunt and uncles.

National Aunt and Uncle Day. Do something nice for your aunts and uncles. Send your love or invite them to your home for dinner or an activity. 

 

27. Turn negative thoughts into positive ones for National Love Is Kind Day.

National Love Is Kind Day. Turn any negative thoughts you have quickly to positive ones. Share your positivity to everyone around you.

 

28. Enjoy some milk chocolate with your family.

National Milk Chocolate Day. Make some milk chocolate or buy some to share with your family. 

 

29. Have a chicken wing night with some close friends or extended family members.

National Chicken Wing Day. Make or order some chicken wings and have the extended family over for dinner.

 

30. Enjoy some cheesecake with someone you are close to.

National Cheesecake Day. Buy or make some cheesecake to enjoy with someone special.

 

31. Make something with avocados today and bond over it with someone special. 

National Avocado Day. Make an Avocado Dip or some tacos with avocado and have someone special over to enjoy it with you.

There are so many things going on in July, but it doesn’t take long to find a way to reach out to others.  Click HERE for a free printable with our list of 31 ways to serve others in July.  Share with us how many you get done this month, or if you finish them all! Add your own creative ideas to serve others. Let’s inspire the world, one service project at a time.  Let’s serve! 

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