{"id":149,"date":"2012-12-07T10:46:00","date_gmt":"2012-12-07T15:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/orientation-ambassadors\/2012\/12\/07\/giving-back-to-the-community\/"},"modified":"2012-12-07T10:46:00","modified_gmt":"2012-12-07T15:46:00","slug":"giving-back-to-the-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/orientation-ambassadors\/2012\/12\/07\/giving-back-to-the-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving back to the community"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Giving back to the community will not only sooth your soul, give you good karma, help others greatly, BUT it is also an excellent experience to put on your resumes! As college students you should know how difficult the economy is out there and you need things on your resume that makes you stand out from other college students. Take it from me, I\u2019ve been volunteering in different places since my early high school years, it has done wonders for my growth, career and soul! If you don\u2019t think volunteering is the thing for you, its OK, there are other ways you can give! Isn\u2019t it great?<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n
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15 ways to give back<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n
Donate unused clothing to Salvation Army<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
We all have clothes that we haven\u2019t worn in months, maybe even years. Why not give them to people who need them? Or even to people who would wear them every single day?<\/span><\/div>\n
Volunteer at a local soup kitchen<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Working at a soup kitchen will teach you so much about how to appreciate the life that you love and everything in it. When you see people who are just happy to have a full stomach, you\u2019ll want to volunteer again to help those people in need. It can be pretty life changing\u2026<\/span><\/div>\n
Write letters to soldiers overseas<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
There are men and women who protect this country. They deserve the very best from all of us. Write a letter to someone anonymously. I guarantee that it\u2019ll make their day. They\u2019ll appreciate their job that much more. (I Think I\u2019ll even try this!)<\/span><\/div>\n
Donate money to local charities<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Don\u2019t have any time to volunteer, but still want to help? No problem, just give a little bit of money to a great cause that you think deserves it. Are not well off economically? That\u2019s fine. Any little bit helps!<\/span><\/div>\n
Go back to your old high school and volunteer<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
You\u2019ll be able to see your old teachers and help in the classrooms that you once sat it. Those children will look up to you in ways that you can\u2019t imagine. Plus, we all know that high school can be tough. Why not help them get through it? Just share your experiences, what worked, what didn\u2019t, help them have an easier growing up process!<\/span><\/div>\n
Become a mentor for a young boy or girl<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Becoming a big brother or sister for someone who can\u2019t biologically have one is such a great experience for everyone. You\u2019re giving that young one a chance to have someone to look up. That\u2019s a gift in itself. Even if they do have a biological brother or sister, they might not be able or willing to help their sibling, that\u2019s where you come in! Who knows you may change the whole family\u2019s life! Wicked! =)<\/span><\/div>\n
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Buy from your local farmer\u2019s market<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Support local farmers and crop growers. Take a visit to your farmer\u2019s market and buy the goods that are locally grown and produced.<\/span><\/div>\n
Leave a waitress at a local restaurant a huge tip<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Most waitresses\u2019 work longs days just to make ends meet. Tips are one of the only ways that they can do that, so leave them a larger tip than normal and a smile. They\u2019ll appreciate it more than you can imagine. Try it even if the waitress wasn\u2019t as pleasant, she could have just been having a pretty lousy day. <\/span><\/div>\n
Give blood<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
There is always<\/i><\/b>a need for blood so this one is a no-brainer. One trip to giving blood can lead to you saving 3 lives and\/or 9 babies. I have wanted to do this, but tattoos and piercings get in the way =\/ don\u2019t let your fear of needles stop you! It\u2019s just a pinch!<\/span><\/div>\n
Pay the tab for the person in front of you in line when grocery shopping<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
I\u2019ve heard stories of this happening to people, and each time, they\u2019ve always had a big smile on their face. Do that for someone.<\/span><\/div>\n
Work on a local political campaign for free<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
If you\u2019re into politics, this is a great way to get the experience you may need for your future.<\/span><\/div>\n
Volunteer your time to plant trees<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
The world needs more trees. Be kind to the environment and plant a few trees. Spring is coming! Make your community pretty. <\/span><\/div>\n
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Work for a non-profit organization for free<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
This could also be considered having an internship that is non-paid. It\u2019s a great experience; it\u2019ll teach you the value of a dollar. Definitely taught me! Non-profit organizations have been a LARGE part of my life and I LOVE IT! (Look into the Boston Project Ministries) <\/span><\/div>\n
Buy your co-workers lunch one day<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
This is a simple act of kindness that can put a smile on your co-workers faces. I know it will put an even bigger one on me, I love unselfishness! Or even bring some cookies in, any gesture would be amazing!<\/span><\/div>\n
Do something you\u2019re good at for someone that\u2019s in need<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Help someone; take photographs for someone for free if you\u2019re a photographer. Get practice with what you\u2019re good at. In my case, I like helping people make schedules for classes! They hate it, I love it, works out for the both us. <\/span><\/div>\n
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