Volunteering: Tips on How to Start

Serve a meal in a homeless shelter together.
Together, help the Fire Department collect food.
Wrap gifts together at an organization’s gift drive.
Sort food at your local Food Bank together.
Go to a local retirement residence together to help out or spend time with seniors who may otherwise be alone.
Give the gift of a lift. As you and your family make plans to go out together – shopping, church, library, etc. – share your transportation with someone who may not have a ride.

The whole idea is to spend time TOGETHER. Giving back within your community is good for the soul of your family.

Ask friends without family what they are doing for the holidays and if alone, invite them to share some of your traditions.