Service Scavenger Hunt
 

Divide into teams of approximately the same size. An adult was present on each team to supervise the group and watch out for their safety. They were then given a specified amount of time to go out into the neighborhood and do service projects. They were instructed to be back at the chapel at the conclusion of the time period.
 

As they went to houses in the neighborhood, they would introduce themselves as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, explain that they were in the neighborhood as part of a Service Scavenger Hunt, and asked if they could perform a service for the household. They also had a list of suggested services they could perform such as:
 

Wash Windows (1 point per window)
Rake or mow a lawn (5-10 points)
Weed a garden or flower plot (2-8 points)
Sweep a porch or sidewalk (4 points)
Clean mirrors (3 points)
Read to a child (2 points)
Load dishwasher (3 points)
Dust furniture (1 point per room)
Vacuum carpets (1 point per room)
Other (1-10 points)

*** The idea is to have a service that all of the team members can participate in.  You could even have the youth make their own lists together (both teams) before starting the activity.
 

The adult advisor would determine how many points to award for tasks not on the list, based on the length of time taken, the difficulty, and the enthusiasm and participation shown by the youth. At the specified time, all of the teams met back at the church. They totaled their service points and awarded small prizes to the winning team. Then lunch was provided for all the youth.
 

Not only did this provide a good feeling for all that participated, but the reaction of the community was positive as well. The bishop received several phone calls and letters commending him for the fine youth in our ward, and their spirit of service. It goes without saying that to be effective, the teams should go to the entire neighborhood, not just to members of the church.
 

While the original idea for the scavenger hunt came from an activities idea book, our youth made several changes that made the activity their own. They had fun, and they got to know each other better in the context of serving strangers.