helping out with basic house chores or cleaning the environment, helping the young and elderly cross the road
Exactly that, simple things are essential when we focus on helping people. Many believe that only those who have a lot can help, but we realize that we can all do so when we consider that the other person may need more than something material. Often an ear to listen, in a modern world where more and more people want to talk and fewer want to listen.
That's very true and correct,we don't need to do something big before it'll be recognised as a noble community service, the small simple act are also impactful.