Light Orlando’s Summer of Service Returns for 2026
- Amanda Selby
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Delivering Hope Through Service, Partnership, and Community Impact
After a successful launch in 2025, Light Orlando is excited to continue its Summer of Service campaign in 2026. The Summer of Service campaign brings together individuals, churches, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders across Central Florida to make a meaningful difference each summer.
Last summer, our inaugural Summer of Service campaign highlighted the incredible work of our partner organizations, shared volunteer opportunities throughout the region, and connected community members with impactful ways to serve. In addition to amplifying the work of our partners, Light Orlando hosted its own events, Lunch & Learns, and collaborative service initiatives that encouraged people to engage, learn, and take action.
As we enter our second year, we are building on that momentum and inviting even more people to join us in creating a season of hope and service.
What is Summer of Service?
Summer of Service is Light Orlando’s annual community engagement campaign designed to inspire volunteerism, strengthen partnerships, and spotlight organizations making a difference throughout Central Florida.
At Light Orlando, we believe that when people come together around a shared purpose, their collective impact can transform communities. Summer of Service serves as a platform to connect people with opportunities to serve while celebrating the organizations and individuals already making an impact every day.
Through storytelling, volunteer opportunities, educational events, and community partnerships, the campaign helps shine a light on the power of service and the importance of working together for the greater good.
What to Expect This Summer
Throughout Summer 2026, you'll find opportunities to engage, learn, and make a difference through:
Partner Organization Spotlights
We'll continue highlighting the incredible nonprofit organizations and community partners serving Central Florida. Learn about their missions, upcoming events, volunteer needs, and ways you can support their work.
Volunteer Opportunities
Discover simple and meaningful ways to get involved through community service projects, volunteer events, and collaborative initiatives happening throughout the summer.
Lunch & Learns and Community Events
Join us as we host educational and networking opportunities that bring together nonprofit leaders, volunteers, and community members to learn, connect, and grow.
Impact Stories and Community Highlights
We'll share stories from volunteers, organizations, and community leaders whose efforts are creating real change throughout the region.
Metrics and Milestones
Follow along as we celebrate collective impact through service hours, volunteer participation, community partnerships, and other meaningful outcomes achieved throughout the summer.
Why Summer of Service Matters
Central Florida is home to countless organizations and individuals working tirelessly to meet community needs. Summer of Service helps bring visibility to these efforts while creating pathways for more people to get involved.
By connecting nonprofits, churches, businesses, and community members, we can amplify existing efforts and strengthen our collective ability to deliver hope where it's needed most.
Every volunteer hour, every partnership formed, and every act of kindness contributes to a stronger, more connected community.
How You Can Participate
Getting involved is easy:
Follow Light Orlando throughout the summer for campaign updates and opportunities.
Attend a Summer of Service event or Lunch & Learn.
Volunteer with one of our featured partner organizations.
Share stories and updates to help raise awareness.
Encourage friends, coworkers, and family members to join you in serving.
Whether you're volunteering for the first time or continuing a long-standing commitment to community service, there is a place for you in Summer of Service 2026.
Together, we can make this summer a season of purpose, partnership, and impact.
Join us as we continue delivering hope across Central Florida one act of service at a time.
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