(NewsSpace.com) – Volunteering in your community is a great way to build it up from the inside. There are many ways you can make a difference, whether you’re looking to donate an hour of your time or an entire weekend.
If you’re an animal lover, you can start by volunteering at your local shelter. These facilities always need help, but as fun as it can be, it’s also work. Jobs you might be given include walking dogs, cleaning out cages, changing litter boxes, and administering food and/or medication.
Working at the food bank or a soup kitchen is one of the most rewarding volunteer tasks you can take on, knowing that you’re helping someone who really needs it. You’ll encounter people of all ages. At a food bank, you might be responsible for preparing deliveries, sorting out donations, or delivering to those who cannot leave their homes easily. In a soup kitchen, you could be tasked with preparing or serving meals or clean-up duty.
If you have a Habitat for Humanity in your area, it’s a great way to work on improving the landscape of your community. This organization not only builds new houses for those who need them but also does repairs and touch-up jobs to make homes look better on the outside, therefore revitalizing the neighborhood. Depending on your skills, you might be part of the construction crew or tasked with helping to paint or clean up the job site.
If you like working with kids, consider volunteering with your local school district. You can offer to tutor students who are struggling or provide daycare opportunities at one-off events, such as PTA meetings, so parents can attend without having to worry about chasing around their kids.
Other places in your community to consider offering up your time are the local library, a park, your local hospital, or even a community arts center. No matter where you decide to dedicate your efforts, you can feel a sense of pride knowing you helped someone who needed it.
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