Clubs
Lions' service activities are essentially decided and carried out by the clubs themselves. Clubs focus their work according to the needs of their communities. They co-operate closely with the authorities and other service organisations to maximise their impact. Many clubs carry out programmes or respond to disaster relief, to help the needy or those in distress in other countries. They may join up with Lions or other service organisations in these countries or act in concert with international aid efforts. Lions clubs' activities fall into two categories, namely Fund-Raising projects and Service activities.

Contexted to local requirements, Lions Clubs in Singapore carry out service work in key areas fostered by Lions Clubs International and for which they provide support, namely:

Strong clubs are the foundation of effective service. Lions Clubs engage extensively in programmes of club building and development, including Women's Membership Development and Participation, under its MERL programmes.

District Programmes
Where all clubs join together to conduct or carry out a service or project, these are known as District Programmes. Currently, there are two permanent programmes, namely the Lions Home for the Elders and the Lions Befrienders.

Singapore clubs have also instituted the Lions Community Service Foundation, to mobilise funds for Lions work. In addition, the District Governor may in each year launch specific district projects.