Ready To Give Back? 12 Resources To Support Your Community

By Meredith Jones, Local Community Member

Whether you’re fortunate enough to never experience hardship in life, or you’ve grown out of challenging circumstances, giving back might be part of your life’s work. Even if the drive to help your community and fellow humans is strong, you might need a bit of direction to get started.

Consider these 12 resources from LiveGirl to get started helping your community and people all over the world.

Get Involved at the Local Level

For local residents, opportunities to make an impact are everywhere. Check out these places to volunteer and donate resources:

●      Volunteer at a local animal shelter to support adoptable pets and find them homes.

●      Volunteer at LiveGirl to help build confident and brave female leaders of tomorrow. 

●      See what opportunities are available to help the hungry throughout your community.

Campaign for a Cause

Creating awareness is one of the simplest ways to support causes and communities that matter to you. Consider these ways to help, no matter where you live:

●      Promote your favorite cause on social media.

●      Donate (and encourage friends to donate) online.

●      Create content to bring awareness to local problems (and offer solutions).

Raise Funds for a Reason

Fundraising isn’t always easy, but most organizations that help communities and families are consistently in need of investors. Whatever amount you can donate is amazing but earning the financial support of other donors can make an impact, too.

●      Devote time to creating items to sell, with the proceeds going to your cause.

●      Offer volunteer services in exchange for a donation to a charitable agency or event.

●      Apply to local and chain businesses to see whether they’re interested in donating.

Improve Your Capacity to Serve

If you plan to pursue a career that involves service, you may need formal training or organizational support. Boost your capacity to serve with these ideas:

●      Join a group or organization that tackles various local projects.

●      Earn a teaching license so you can embark on a career working with kids.

●      Think about starting your own nonprofit to support a worthy cause.

Investing in your community through volunteerism, bringing awareness, raising funds, and improving your own abilities can make a huge difference in the lives of your community members. But don’t stop at helping once or twice. Continue helping out your neighbors and people all over the world.

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