10 Charity Team-Building Ideas That Give Back and Bring Teams Together
A survey done back in 2021 found that 71% of employees say it’s very important to work for a company that gives back to the local community. All too often, people work for soulless companies that focus on nothing but their own profits, and this can be disheartening for workers.
Making a connection with the local community can really lift spirits, and you can also help make a difference. If you combine it with team-building activities, then you can kill two birds with one stone: give back, and build stronger bonds!
So, what charity team-building activities should you do? Here are ten ideas you can consider.
10 Best Team Building Charity Events for your Workplace
Charity Golf Tournament
A charity golf tournament is a fantastic way to exercise your workforce’s creativity and put their teamwork to the test while giving back.
During this activity, everyone will split up into different teams to design and build their own mini golf courses. Once they’ve built the courses, they’ll also play a round of mini golf on them, with one team deemed the overall winner at the end.
And what’s more, the supplies used to build the golf holes won’t go to waste. (Think tinned goods, or school supplies!) They’ll go to a local charity after you wrap things up.
Charity Fun Run
An easy yet fun idea is a charity fun run. This is where you walk or run to support specific causes, such as:
- Cancer research
- Mental health
- Homelessness
Cities host these runs frequently, so we bet you’re able to easily find one. Through this activity, your workers can strengthen workplace relationships, improve their health, and help raise money for wonderful causes.
To increase the team spirit, consider designing team t-shirts. Not only will these set your employees apart from other runners, but they’ll also be nice reminders of the charity run they did.
The Great Build
When it comes to charity activities for companies, “The Great Build” is excellent for hard and honest work. Roll up your sleeves and put your hair up, as teams will work together to build anything from children’s bikes to playground sets.
You’ll have to step away from the normal brainy tasks of the office and focus more on the brawny side of things. This gives your employees a chance to bond over different subjects while still contributing to a great cause.
Food Truck Wars
If you’ve got foodies on your staff, then food truck wars is one of the most exciting team-building charity events you can do. Participants will break out into teams to come up with a successful restaurant concept. Then, they’ll compete in food-based challenges!
The winner will earn non-perishable food donation supplies for local charities. Plus, any unused supplies will go to them as well.
Library in a Day
In 2024, 79% of American adults were literate, which means that over a fifth of adults can’t read proficiently. This can be hugely detrimental to their quality of life, so we must do what we can to bump those numbers up!
One of the volunteer team-building activities you can participate in to raise literacy is “Library in a Day.” You and your workforce will complete a series of tasks to create a library for a local school.
Office Bake Sale
Got talented bakers in the office? Then a bake sale is bound to be a success!
Allocate some of the company budget to baking supplies so these volunteers can get to work in their kitchen. Then, pick a date and get the word out that your business is holding a bake sale. Make sure to price the baked goods so that you’re in the green at the end of the day.
When the event’s over, count up the money, deposit it, and write a check to your chosen charity. If there are any leftover treats, either serve them to your employees for a job well done or donate them to a local shelter.
Wear Silly Clothes to Work Day
This idea is best if you don’t already have a formal work dress code. Otherwise, you can have a similar charity drive with a “Wear Casual Clothes to Work Day.”
Either way, you can run this event as many times as you’d like, such as once a month or every Friday. The concept is this: each employee can wear silly/casual clothes if they donate a small amount of money (such as $1).
This allows you to amass some cash to give to a local charity, and it lets workers bond over their lesser-known sides of their personalities.
Volunteer at a Food Bank
Today, 47 million Americans are food insecure, and over 50 million people turned to food programs in 2023. This means that one of the best community service team-building activities you can do as a business is to volunteer at a food bank.
Check around your local food banks or pantries to see when and where they need people to help sort donations and package up meals. You’ll definitely feel good about filling tummies in need!
Community Clean-Up Projects
Not everyone takes pride in their local community, which unfortunately means there are some bad apples out there. They may litter or deface property, and this can detract from your neighborhood’s beauty.
You and your employees can get outside in the fresh air to put some elbow grease in. Grab a few trash bags, reach extenders, buckets of hot water, soap, and rags, and you can set out to clean up parks and other public areas. When you see how gorgeous the city can look with hard work, you’ll boost morale at work.
If you aren’t sure where to start, then you can check with the Parks Department. Not only will they appreciate the help, but they’ll also point you in the right direction.
Adopt-a-Family or Child Program
Typically, workplaces do these adopt-a-family/child programs during the holidays, as this is when people are especially in need. But why limit your business to these specific times? You can do a lot of good for your city by participating all year long!
To start, contact a local charity or social service organization. Find out what these families or children need, and then split responsibilities among team members. You can even have a small party where everyone digs in and focuses on the tasks at hand.
This activity is outstanding for fostering empathy and teamwork while bringing joy and relief to others.
Start Doing Charity Team Building With Your Workforce
Charity team building can be a fantastic way to get involved with the community if you feel like your company hasn’t done enough. Your employees probably want to uplift the locals too, so they’ll be more than happy to participate.
When you schedule these activities, you’ll offer your workforce the opportunity to truly make a difference. As a result, they’ll be grateful that they work for such a caring employer.
Are you interested in doing these philanthropic team-building activities with your company? Then request a quote from us now. Grupo Events can put together fun events that engage you with the community.