I like to involve my kids in volunteer work and service projects whenever possible. I also feel that service is important to Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and other youth organizations. Not only is it good for kids to help others, but it’s also good for them to develop a connection…
When you want to get involved with your community, particularly if you’ve just relocated to a new community, you may find either that you’re unsure what organizations exist to get involved with or you’re overwhelmed with choices. Here’s a list of 10 ways to start getting involved with your community…
The other day, I discussed the possibility of volunteer burnout and how to handle it, but volunteering has many benefits. Of course, volunteering helps those the organization is helping, but it also has other benefits. Here’s a great short video about the unexpected benefits of volunteering. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns-3y6yqfps?si=vLUo_aeCQn3UGcOm&w=560&h=315] I agree…
I started working on Activism My Way in 2012. At the time, I had a blog called “Not Quite Ally McBeal,” where I’d post my thoughts about current events and my life. I also thought I would be going to law school. Soon, I realized that I wasn’t sure heading…
If you want to work to help eradicate hunger, especially child hunger, Feeding America is an organization worth looking at. On their mission page, they describe themselves in the following way: “Feeding America is the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Our mission is to feed America’s hungry through a…
