Top 10 holiday volunteer ideas

The holidays are a busy time for everyone between the parties and getting gifts for friends and family. But this year, start the tradition of carving out time with family and friends to give to those you haven’t met. Spread some holiday cheer via these volunteer organizations and other service opportunities. You even may make a few new friends along the way! If you have additional volunteering ideas to suggest, please share in the comments section below.

1. Donate unwanted gifts and/or used clothes to a local charity shop.
2. Donate to your local food bank through Feeding America.
3. Give gifts with Toys for Tots.
4. Give blood through the American Red Cross.
5. Volunteer at an animal shelter with the Humane Society.
6. Volunteer at a St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital event in your community.
7. Volunteer with Meals on Wheels to provide holiday dinners to the elderly, sick and disabled.
8. Visit the elderly at a retirement home and play games or craft with them.
9. Take holiday treats to your local emergency services stations to say thank you for keeping your community safe.
10. Buy and decorate a Christmas tree and deliver it to a family in need.

Check out DoSomething.org for more ideas on how to give back this holiday season.

Start inviting friends to spend some time volunteering together with one of these invitations.

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