Environmental and Community Services

Community and Environmental Service Projects

Lions Environmental and Community Service programs provide clubs with resources to plan service activities focused on the environment – and the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of their communities.  

Environmental Services

Lions have organized environmental service projects in support of the association’s policy on the human environment for more than 30 years. Today, Lions environmental service projects are among the top five areas of service among clubs worldwide. Specific adopted programs include:   

• Lions Green Team hands-on projects focus on improving and/or protecting the environment, such as clean-ups, tree planting, recycling and environmental education.

• Lions Environmental Photo Contest showcases the beauty of Lions local environments and highlight the importance of environmental preservation. 

Lions are also encouraged to organize service activities as part of the “Protecting Our Environment” global service action campaign, and in celebration of Earth Day (April 22) and UN World Environment Day (June 5). 

Community Services

Lions Community Services encompass a broad range of resources to help Lions plan activities to meet the needs of their communities. Specific adopted programs include:

• Lions Crew at Work hands-on physical renovation, construction or beautification projects to improve local schools, parks, or other community facilities.

• Building homes in partnership with Habitat for Humanity for persons who are visually impaired or who have disabilities.

• Lions Cultural and Community Activities projects focus on engaging communities in arts and culture activities, such as performances, visual art exhibits, or landmark restoration.