Giving back without spending

When we think about giving back or helping others; the first thing that comes to mind is “I have to give money?” Well, there are other ways to help make a difference without having to donate money.

Things you can do:

• Volunteer
• Cook for someone
• Mentor a student if you are good at a subject
• Be a Positive Big brother or Big Sister to a younger person
• Volunteer at your local animal shelter
• Assist Seniors
• Setup a walkathon or run for a cause like cancer

Ideas

• Work with your Village, Town or City Council to plant flowers in parks.
• Spend some time at schools during pickup and drop-off times to ensure the safety of the students.
• Spend some time at your local Elderly Home.
• Help a senior with grocery shopping, cleaning, or lending a helping hand in the kitchen can be a huge support for homebound seniors.
• Whether you’re looking to work with kids, support the arts, or help the elderly, sign up and get in touch with a nearby nonprofit that needs your help.
• Consider cooking up meals, deliver meals, assemble the meal kits.
• Mentor a student, volunteer to become a team leader, writing coach, SAT tutor, or critical thinking advisor, among other options.
• Walk dogs, care for kitties, and ultimately make a difference in many animals’ lives.