Hello, work life friends! I hope you are doing well. Today, I’d like to discuss volunteerism, and volunteer work. For me, life is super-busy, (I’m sure you can relate!), particularly because I’m a part-time student. I enjoy volunteering, but much of my free time is reserved for schoolwork.
So, I’ve come
up with a handful of strategies that help me to be others-centered, while I’m
living the work and student life :)
Look for the Easy I love the Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Purple Bin Challenge. All I have to do is drop off my items at the bin closest
to me. I’ve made two drop-offs so far. Easy peasy, and I’m supporting an
amazing organization.
Go for What You Know We all have organizations that are near
and dear to our hearts. Mine are the Parkinson’s Outreach Association, and Big Bend Hospice. Both of my parents died from Parkinson’s-related complications,
and my father was cared for by Big Bend Hospice. I also completed their six-week
grief group counseling session. It was so helpful. I like to attend their
fundraising events. Whether it be a 5K race, or a dinner party, these events
double as social activities: date night, time with friends, and an opportunity
to meet new ones, all while supporting the community.
Score Volunteer Points If you are a student, ask your
professor if you can get extra credit for volunteering, or if you can
incorporate it into a field project, or internship. Most faculty members
appreciate the desire to find creative ways to volunteer.
Work It In Talk to your Worksite Wellness
Coordinator about including volunteerism into a worksite wellness plan. Perhaps
you can tutor once or twice a month during work hours, or your work wellness
group can spend time maintaining a community vegetable garden. It never hurts to
ask!
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| thank you, BBBS! |
Rebecca’s Heroes
Normally, this is where I highlight a charitable, helping, or healing organization, but today, my heroes are in the links above! I’d love to hear about your volunteer activities, and how you stay connected to your community. Feel free to comment, and thank you for reading!
Normally, this is where I highlight a charitable, helping, or healing organization, but today, my heroes are in the links above! I’d love to hear about your volunteer activities, and how you stay connected to your community. Feel free to comment, and thank you for reading!
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