Mature Living
Volunteer work: the feel-good way to spread holiday cheer
Is the spirit of the season inspiring you to spread goodwill and be more charitable? If you’ve got a bit of time to spare and the inclination to do so, why not give back to your community? Over the holiday season, homeless shelters, hospitals and local organizations need volunteers more than ever. You don’t have to look far to find ways to do good works and there are countless opportunities to help others. Some ways you can give back include:
• Wrapping gifts to raise money for charity
• Preparing, serving and delivering meals on Christmas or New Year’s Day
• Collecting donations for food banks or toy drives
• Visiting people who are alone
• Answering letters to Santa Claus
No matter whether you want to help children in need or provide company to lonely senior citizens, the holiday season is the best time to get involved in your community. Your local charitable organizations will be happy for the help.
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