YoMoe
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Not if you are taking business away from another business, ie a photography business. Whatever you do, make sure you are not taking business from a photog unless you don't mind killing one to help the other.
Some of the ideas that have been offered could do just that. Just take time to think of what exactly you are doing. The OP's address being USA we don't know much about his place and it is hard to give specific ideas but here's a good rule of thumb: if there isn't going to be another photographer there, it's good. Just don't volunteer so early that the pro will be left in the cold due to a volunteer...
I totally agree with this poster. You don't want to harm any of the local businesses including other photographers. I'd be careful.
I recently went to a Penguin Plunge where participants jumped into the Hudson River in February. It was a fundraiser to help a local family who's child has cancer. The organization is a not for profit and didn't have the funds to hire a photographer. I turned over the photos on a disc and they used them on their website. It was a great experience. You can see some of the photos in a slideshow here.
Contact local charities and see if they would like a photographer to document their event. It's a great way to get involved.
I also give way sports photos - usually just to teammates of my kids. But there is no sports photographer working in our area at this time.