Question 1

Will there be serve projects available for those NOT in a Community Group?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Once “open” projects are posted on our website, anyone can sign up for a project.

Question 2

If my Community Group is currently meeting, do we still meet after the Spring Semester is over?

Accepted Answer

We would love that! If you do decide to meet as a Summer Community Group we have great curriculum you can use. If you decide not to meet regularly, you’ll just want to make sure you stay in contact with your group to stay organized leading up to Serve Week.

Question 3

What if I don’t have a project selected and my Community Group wants to serve?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully, you have selected something to do together, but if you are in need of an idea, you can check out our list of ideas in this guide for ways to get involved. If you’re still in need of a project, feel free to contact us and we can help direct your group.

Question 4

Should I communicate to the Church which Serve Week project our group is planning?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we would like to know about your group project. Register your Serve Week Group at HERE for the SUMMER 2026 semester.

Question 5

How do I find a Serve Week project?

Accepted Answer

Get creative! Assess people and their needs in your neighborhood and around your community. Perhaps there is a widow, a single mother, or an elderly person who could be assisted by painting their house, cutting their grass, or cleaning up their yard. Firefighters, police officers, school resource officers, nursing home residents, assisted living homes, and local business owners are all great people to ask about ways to serve! Check out our list of ideas and other options from local service organizations for ways to get involved.

Question 6

Who pays the costs associated with our Serve Week project (supplies, materials, etc.)?

Accepted Answer

Each Serve Week group is responsible for all of the supplies and costs associated with their Serve Week project. Spend time determining the scope of your project, and plan your project based on your group size and commitment level. In most cases, your materials (lumber, mulch,

paint, etc.) could be paid for by the person / organization you’re serving, and then your group offers the labor for free. If you have a project in which you feel you may need financial assistance from the church, please contact us ASAP.

Question 7

How do volunteers sign up for a Serve Week project/group?

Accepted Answer

Serve Week Groups will be posted on myfreedomjc.org/groups when the Summer Groups catalogue goes live. Your current group members, as well as new members, will be able to see all of the open groups and select one they would like to join. EVERY person joining a group/helping with a Serve Week project is encouraged to sign up, including children and spouses.

Question 8

What day of the week can my project run?

Accepted Answer

Serve Week Projects can be on any day, June 6-13! We expanded this outreach to a full week to create more options for serving our communities.

Question 9

What should I bring on Serve Week?

Accepted Answer

Plan on bringing any personal items that you may need, like your Serve Week T-shirt (if provided ahead of time), sunscreen, drinking water, packed lunch, tennis shoes/boots, and hat, along with any items pertaining to your service project such as rakes, gloves, lawnmowers, tarps, or other work tools. For projects requiring physical labor, work clothes are a good idea. We recommend not wearing jewelry.

Question 10

What if it rains?

Accepted Answer

If you have an outside project, make plans to have an inclement weather option in mind. If it’s lightly raining, and your project can be accomplished safely, feel free to serve. In some cases you may need to cancel your project. Just be sure to communicate any changes clearly to your Point of Contact and to your volunteers.

Question 11

Can children participate in Serve Week?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We highly encourage families to serve together. Since each project will be different, our list of projects on our website will indicate which projects are kid friendly (ages 5 and up). Children MUST serve with their parents for the duration of Serve Week.

Question 12

What time does Serve Week begin?

Accepted Answer

Generally, all projects will start at 8AM and finish by 5PM. Project Managers will be able to select custom project times if needed when they register their project.

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Common Questions

Will there be serve projects available for those NOT in a Community Group?

If my Community Group is currently meeting, do we still meet after the Spring Semester is over?

What if I don’t have a project selected and my Community Group wants to serve?

Should I communicate to the Church which Serve Week project our group is planning?

How do I find a Serve Week project?

Who pays the costs associated with our Serve Week project (supplies, materials, etc.)?

How do volunteers sign up for a Serve Week project/group?

What day of the week can my project run?

What should I bring on Serve Week?

What if it rains?

Can children participate in Serve Week?

What time does Serve Week begin?

SERVE WEEK

Common Questions

Will there be serve projects available for those NOT in a Community Group?

If my Community Group is currently meeting, do we still meet after the Spring Semester is over?

What if I don’t have a project selected and my Community Group wants to serve?

Should I communicate to the Church which Serve Week project our group is planning?

How do I find a Serve Week project?

Who pays the costs associated with our Serve Week project (supplies, materials, etc.)?

How do volunteers sign up for a Serve Week project/group?

What day of the week can my project run?

What should I bring on Serve Week?

What if it rains?

Can children participate in Serve Week?

What time does Serve Week begin?

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WEEK