Volunteering: The Power of One
Volunteering positively impacts the community, enriches your own life, keeps you active and connected, and teaches new skills and interests. Whether you choose to give your time, talents, or treasures, you will change lives. If you are looking for ways to contribute, here are some ideas to get you started:
Donate Your Time
- Babysit for a single mom
- Make dinner for a struggling friend
- Work the registration table at a community event
Donate Your Talents
- Design a newsletter for a nonprofit organization
- Teach a Sunday school class at your place of worship
- Help a neighbor fix their leaky faucet or change their oil
Donate Your Treasure
- Donate money to your local United Way
- Give to the Red Cross for disaster relief efforts
- Donate used clothes, toys, or furniture to Goodwill or a nearby Salvation Army
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