Does this count as service?

[Braves fan]

So for the past year I have picked up a new hobby of making wooden American flags. I have sold some but have also donated several to active duty sailors, soldiers, as well as a retired marine. I am also working on flags for my local sheriffs, police, and fire department. My question is- does this count as community service? These flags take several hours to make and I would like to put this on my application somehow. I attached a picture of one to give you an idea of what they look like.

 

[Don't Give Up the Ship]

This appears to be a business/hobby to me. It has good intensions, but typically service is more like spending time helping at food banks, tutoring disadvantaged children helping at a hospital and the like.

 

[commando530]

Idk if this is considered service but definitely mention this activity/hobby/whatever you want to call it during your interviews. My BGO interview was at my home so I was able to talk about and show him my model airplane collection over assembled over the years which I think he thought was interesting.

 

[Heatherg21]

First, that is beautiful. Great craftsmanship. I don't necessarily think it counts as service, but definitely an interesting interview and possible essay material. Can be listed on a resume as a 'hobby', skill. It takes your time, skillset and I think you donating them is super cool.

 

[Heatherg21]

And, if you are actively doing this with our current lumber prices, additional kudos to you for the donations to service members, veterans and law enforcement.

 

[retiredradar]

I don't think it's service, but it will look good as a business you started on the Common App. For SAs, it can be mentioned during interviews or possibly an essay.