Volunteer To Make a Difference

Did you know that there are benefits to volunteering?

· Help others

· Make a difference

· Find purpose

· Enjoy a meaningful conversation

· Connect with your community

· Feel involved

· Contribute to a cause that you care about

· Use your skills in a productive way

· Develop new skills

· Meet new people

· Explore new areas of interest

· Meet good people

· Impress your mom

· Impress yourself

· Expand your horizons

· Get out of the house

· Make new friends

· Strengthen your resume

· Feel better about yourself

Take the time this holiday season to give back to those who might need a little something extra this time of year.

Volunteer:

Your local hospital

Your local animal shelter

Your local women’s shelter

Your local homeless shelter

Your local boys and girls club

Your local senior citizen center

Thinking Outside the Box:

Donate blood

Feed a family in need

Host a family for Christmas

Donate a gift for the local toy drive

Help an elderly neighbor with a chore

Watch a neighbor’s child for a few hours

Donate your skills to a local non-profit program

Gather a group together to clean your local beach or park

Knit, crochet or sew a blanket for people at your local hospital

Bake holiday treats for the local Police Station and Fire Fighters