#GivingTuesday - November 28, 2023
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good.
We are grateful that so many people, businesses and causes are joining together to build a world built upon shared humanity and generosity. A better future is being built by all of us right now in the billions of small actions we take each day. Acts of care, love, and understanding that extend outward, like the threads of a beautiful tapestry.
But, sometimes, that idea of radical generosity can seem super overwhelming. Here are 10 helpful volunteer tips to help you get started:
Giving your time can be a huge fit to others in need. Whether you plant a tree, spend time with a friend, or lend your expertise to a local charity, everyone can give a little time to help others.
Pay it forward: volunteer to pay for the coffee order for the person behind you or take 5 minutes to write that positive review for your favorite restaurant, beautician or medical professional.
Find a virtual volunteer event with our friends at VolunteerMatch
A kind word is all you need to do to make another person smile. Make a point to volunteer your positive feedback, compliments, and gratitude to as many people as you can today.
Conduct your own trash clean up day in your neighborhood. Get your kids involved and make your part of the world a little cleaner.
Donate! Every donation counts and if your generosity means giving a donation, then give to your favorite charity. We love donations and especially monthly donations that sustain our mission! We invite you to join our Giving for Good circle of monthly donors.
Help with yard work or other chores for those who are ill, elderly, or immunocompromised. Volunteering to help those who cannot complete these tasks can make a world of difference.
Volunteer with your local charity. Find a cause that you align with (ask your friends or do a google search) and then ask them if they need volunteers! Here are our Charity Partners and how they need volunteers.
Use your skills for good! Can you teach a yoga class or are you an expert in finance or marketing? Host a class or volunteer your services to a local charity.
What are your ideas to volunteer? We’d love to hear about it.
As a Foundation built upon a legacy and filled with like-minded people who are working together for the greater good, we believe in the art of the possible. We believe no matter the challenge you face in life, if you can find the strength to help someone else, your heart will remain open and you will find purpose.