Sunday Social: 10 steps to help your community as a student

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. The significance of social work does not only make one feel good but also benefits to uplift the people around. We bring you ten steps to follow and contribute to your community:

1. Volunteer for clean-ups

Participating in clean-up activities not only helps to keep your local community clean but also will help you bond with people with your peers. Start from your school to parks, beaches, sidewalks, and local ponds. 

2. Set up a Feeding station

We are living in unprecedented times. Why not set up feeding stations with your friends to feed the hungry and the homeless. This way you also learn the importance of not wasting food.

3. Volunteer in old homes

Some of the best advice comes from the old and wise. Volunteer to help out at old homes. The time you will get to spend with the vulnerable will teach you a lot in life. It can be as simple as just talk to them, listen to their stories, or get involved with fun but simple activities with them once a week or month. 

4. Donate 

Learn to donate staffs that you do not need to the local thrift stores and unused food to food banks. By donating your unwanted possessions, you can help someone in need.

5. Organize Charity events

Organize charity events at your school with your friends for a cause. It can be to improve the infrastructure of the local community like having more seats at the park or place more bins and so on. You can also raise money to donate money to the people who need it. 

6. Volunteer in group homes and Orphanages

Helping out in orphanages and spending time with children with special needs will not only help you stay grounded but will also help you to be more fair and compassionate. And who knows you can also make some amazing friends. 

7. Help out at an animal shelter

Volunteering in an animal shelter is not only good for your emotional and physical health but it has been scientifically proven to improve your mental health as well. What better way is there to spend your weekend than with cuddly creatures?

8. Teach your skills to children

Another way you can give back is to teach young children things you have learned from school. If you are good at playing violin, consider volunteering to teach kids who are interested to learn to play the violin but cannot afford to go to violin schools. 

9. Plant trees

Plant trees in your school, at the park, and at the local spots around your community. You can also help to create awareness about climate change and promote to reduce, reuse, recycle, and go green. 

10. Participate in discussions

Every good idea comes from discussions. Take part in discussions at school and at your homes and try to find out the solutions to the problems together. Once you know how to solve things, you can work to get it done together.  

Take a look at VolunteerMatch to find volunteering opportunities near you.