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Although volunteering is rooted in helping others, the act may benefit you too.
Amrita Marino
Want to do your part but not sure where to start?
Pick produce at a local farm.
She helped pick tomatoes and clip herbs.
Farms are burdened with rising operating costs during theCOVID-19pandemic andneed assistance.
Help your neighbors get groceries and essential supplies.
There are many ways to find networks in your area.
Someone would sign up and get the stuff they needed and leave it at their front door.
you might also see if theres a way tovolunteer for your local food bank, even from home.
Groups such asCoalition for the Homelessin Washington, D.C., offer guides on how to do this.
Research and contact similar organizations in your city to learn if they accept these kinds of donations.
Write letters to frontline workers and senior citizens.
Gift of Wordspairs people who want to write letters tocare workerswith hospitals or senior homes.
Sending a thank-you note to medical workers is a simple way to show your appreciation for their hard work.
you’re free to schedule family time to write thoughtful notes together.
Student volunteers Zoom-chat with their designated mentee to play educational games, draw, or just talk.
This way kids who are stuck at home because of COVID-19 dont feel too isolated, says Vickie.
Your kids can complete the organizationsapplication formto learn more about volunteering for the months of November and December.
Other organizations such asFamily Promiseallow families to search for volunteer opportunities nationwide that match their interests.
Ask for donations in lieu of birthday gifts.
Then she donates the items to an organization.
Its a moment to discuss those things while celebrating her life.
In the past Pooja has donated toKatys Place Child Development Center, a local on-site licensed childcare service.
Clean up your community.
Get crafty for a cause.
Project Tie-Dyeis a kit-based, at-home community service project that is suitable for a variety of ages.
Each kit includes a narrative with details about the recipient of the service project.
We really love it!
Thecommunity service kitcosts $50.
Groups such as L.A. Works offer COVID-19specific projects such asmaking protective face masks for others.
After COVID struck, I made an appointment to donate blood.
Just be aware that most states require blood donors to beat least 16 years old.
you’ve got the option to find a place and time todonateon theAmerican Red Cross website.
Do a Turkey Trot as a family.
Youll get somefamily bonding timewhile helping others who need it this time of year.
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