Volunteering for Thanksgiving is a great way to show your thanks and to give back while putting a smile on someone’s face. So many people today are homeless or living in battered shelters, have no family at all or no family members nearby or they lack money or a home. Poverty levels in America alone are increasing yearly and many people that once had good jobs and a home are now finding themselves in need of assistance as a result of a bad economy and a recession.
Here are a few ways you can "make a difference" this Thanksgiving...
Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen
Every local soup kitchen will be preparing the Thanksgiving Day meal for anyone in need of food or company and you could be a valuable asset with any services you could offer in cooking, serving or cleaning.
Lend an Ear
Many nursing homes will have patients without family or loved ones nearby over the Thanksgiving holiday. You could offer to sit with a patient to get to know them, hear their stories, read to them or share the Thanksgiving Day meal with them. You’ll make a senior citizen very happy by simply lending a hand or sharing a smile.
Play Cards or Games
If you know a few card games or other games and are willing to spend some time in a nursing home or hospital, find out how to set up an afternoon of fun with a few of your friends.
Help a Friend in Need
Do you have a friend that may have new needs because of unemployment, marital problems, health problems or other situation? Give your friend a call during the Thanksgiving holiday to say you care and offer any help you can give.
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