A slide show by Todd Greenbaum outlining some terrific points made in a recent article about how to get involved in your community.

1. 10 ways to get involved in
your community (It’s
easier than you think)
As outlined in the article “Now is the Time to Help Yourself by Helping Others”
summarized by Todd Greenbaum on his Community Service webpage.

2. Reach out to a
neighbor in need.

3. Perform an act of
random kindness.

4. Mentor children at a local school,
library, or community center (or
coach at such a center).

5. Serve at a local soup
kitchen.

6. Donate blood.

7. Volunteer at an animal
shelter.

8. Pick up trash from a local road or
park (one of those things everyone
always thinks someone else will
take care of).

9. Volunteer with Habitat
for Humanity.

10. Search for volunteer
opportunities online.

11. Contact Red Cross, Salvation
Army, or some other such
organization to find opportunities.