Hello, hello Gnafia, I know it's been awhile. But what better way to get back into the swing of things than a good old fashioned Friday Freebie?
This week instead of offering you links to offers for freebies that may or may not come (I've decided the success rate for my freebies is right around 33%...) I'd like to share with you the free and rewarding opportunities known as volunteering.
Yes, volunteering. It is free, it's easy, it's entertaining, and it gives you a sense of accomplishment. You can find volunteering opportunities doing just about anything, from cleaning up a park to tutoring children to helping feed the hungry. If you have a speciality, like being a handyman or mad computer skills you might be able to find specialized volunteer activities. Those whom are sports-minded might volunteer to coach youth sports while those whom are wilderness-oriented may volunteer as an Assistant Scout Master with the Boy Scouts of America.
No matter your forte, you can volunteer. If you're not sold on it yet, give it a try. The most you'll be out is an hour or two at the most. Best case scenario is you find you enjoy it so much you do it again and again as time allows.
Volunteering, besides making you feel good, also looks really good on applications for various schools and maybe in some job application scenarios. It's really a win-win situation all around, and I encourage you to try it out. Some areas have organizations designed to help you find volunteer opportunities. If you're in the San Diego area, I recommend http://www.volunteersandiego.com/ . It's free to register and get connected with opportunities.
That's it for this week, have a great (cheap) weekend and we'll catch you next week. As always, keep it in the family.
