Top 6 Ways to Volunteer with your Family

Looking for a perfect volunteer opportunity? No matter what your interests or time constraints are, there is sure to be an organization that fits your needs. Here are a few of our top ideas:

ALLEVIATE HUNGER

Work with your family to bake your favorite kind of bread and drop it off at your local food pantry, fire station or police station. Help those in need or honor your local heroes. For more information, please look online at http://www.spreadthebread.org

HELP SOMEONE STAY WARM

Collect your old coats and those of your family and friends. Your efforts will ensure that the homeless in your community don’t get left out in the cold this winter. For more information, look online at http://www.onewarmcoat.org

ASSIST ANIMALS

By simply baking dog biscuits, making cat toys, or donating blankets, you can provide support to animals in need and their caregivers. To find a shelter nearby whose animals need your help, go to http://www.pets911.com

MAKE A CHILD SMILE

Make cards for other children, their parents, or their siblings – all of whom are going through a difficult period in their lives. Log on to http://www.makeachildsmile.org for more information.

CLEAN THE ENVIRONMENT

Join the Green Revolution! Write letters to your policymakers to promote environmental change both locally and nationally. There are templates for letters to take action on global warming bills, fuel economy standards, and renewable energy. Log on to http://www.ucsaction.org for more information.

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