There is never a better time to start giving back to the community than now. Obviously, there are benefits to the community at large when you volunteer, but there are incredible benefits that happen to you, the volunteer, when you give your time, expertise, and money to those in need. In today's article, we’re going to cover some new, exciting, and maybe even outside of the box ways in which you can start giving back to your community in 2025 and beyond!
Micro-Volunteering: Making an Impact in Small, Manageable Ways
That’s right! Volunteering doesn’t have to be a huge hassle these days. With the help of technology, you can break up your volunteer work into “micro” doses so that you can fit them into your busy schedule more easily at a pace that works for you. This is a fantastic way to start the habit of volunteering quickly and easily that will then (hopefully) springboard into more elaborate forms of volunteering. Here are some examples of micro-volunteering:
- Translating documents for nonprofits into English or other languages
- Starting a virtual mentorship
- Reading books to children online
- Providing your input for plans or small businesses online
- Help the visually impaired navigate the web with Be My Eyes
- Many more out there!
Turning Everyday Purchases into Acts of Kindness
Another great way to always be giving back is to actively be choosing products and other expenditures that give back to the community as part of the purchase. For example, Zappos shoes donate to children in need with every shoe purchase. Choosing to buy from them over getting the cheapest pair of shoes at your local big box store can make a real difference in someone’s life. Also, whenever you are asked at the register at the grocery store or gas station or fast food lane about giving a dollar or so to charity, choose YES! Every dollar counts and you can make a difference without even changing up your daily routine.
Be Part Of A “Kindness Chain” and Pay-It-Forward Movements
Have you ever had the chance to help a stranger pay for gas or carry their groceries to their car? Those are great moments that you can help your community right in front of you. They are more common than you may think! Next time you are out running errands or are out to dinner, look at those around you who may be in their own time of need and offer to help. You never know what might come of every interaction! You could help a stranger get to a job interview or a family put a hot meal on the table. All because you were paying attention to the needs of those around you in your everyday life.
Conclusion
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