Image via Wikipedia When we hear the word “charity” and especially giving to charity we often think of people wanting to give back to their communities. Sometimes because of the blessings they've received, other times because they just know it's the right thing to do. Opportunities Today, the opportunities to give to others have multiplied tremendously, everything from giving money to a cause (like to pay for a well to be dug in Africa) to giving our time volunteering for a local organization. Actually, many local groups doing really good work just couldn't function … [Read more...]
Serving the Community
June 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image by Lee Cannon via Flickr It's a saying that's usually seen emblazoned on the side of Police cars, or something similar is anyway. Many of us regard community service as a sentence that's handed down by a judge and involves keeping the streets tidy, it might be a bit of gardening on the roadside, or helping paint graffiti out on a wall (please don't paint over a “Banksie” painting as someone in Melbourne, Australia did!) but it's seen as something to be endured and not enjoyed. But it doesn't have to be that way. Nightlife? Do you have the heart for helping your … [Read more...]
Have fun
June 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image by Grand Performances via Flickr Life is busy. From Monday to Friday it seems as if we are on the go all the time with little chance to take a rest. By the time we get to the weekend all we want to do is take that break, find something to do to unwind and have a little fun with our friends and family. For many of us it's heading out to the movies or to a restaurant for a nice meal. And if it's with friends then so much the better. Do Something different But what about doing something a little different this weekend? Still having fun with friends, but taking time to … [Read more...]
Get Started Volunteering at Your Local Hospital
May 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Volunteering at a hospital is the most popular type of volunteering that people choose to do. Hospitals are always on the lookout for dozens of volunteers for different areas of the hospital. This diversity is what makes hospital volunteering so popular. If you are thinking of volunteering at your local hospital here are some things you should consider before volunteering which will help you decide where you want to spend your time once you start volunteering. Image by Sam Blackman via Flickr Play to Your Strengths and Passions Think … [Read more...]