6 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community
Getting involved in the community not only lets you make a difference to society but also win some peace of mind for yourself. Nothing could be more satisfying than actually giving back to the world in more ways than one. Giving back to your community is more about the desire rather than the opportunity. Here’s how you can get involved in your community.
1. Teach underprivileged kids
Teaching kids is amongst the most rewarding experiences that you can come across. Around the world there are millions of kids who don’t get a chance to go to school. Such kids need education so as to get a chance in the mainstream and compete with their fortunate counterparts. A lot of non-profit organizations look for responsible citizens who can contribute time and money to the cause. You can achieve a lot by spending just a few hours of your spare time every week with such kids. Who knows, you might even come across a prodigy who, with a little encouragement, can make it real big in the art or math world!
2. Run to conserve resources
With every passing day, the environment around us is being poisoned, a little bit at a time. It is high time awareness is spread about conserving the planet’s resources and doing our best to save the world from pollution. A lot of NGO’s organize marathons during weekends where you can participate to show their support for the cause. You can contribute a small part of your salary to make a massive difference. It is also a great way to come across other like-minded individuals in the community. It will even give you a chance to come together, take initiative and start something that you believe will save the environment in its own small way.
3. Take up projects
There are many unattended projects which are waiting for your time and money. Whether it is cleaning up a park in the neighborhood, adopting pets that have been abandoned by their owners or fixing the roofs of local schools strapped for cash, you can find a lot of opportunities to give back to the community. Getting rid of plastic and polythene from the neighborhood, watering plants or taking kids to a zoo are some of the many things that can be done in a day and yet, leave a lasting impression. In fact, it is a great way to show kids how to do something for society making a positive difference.
