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Old 04-21-2009, 08:21 AM
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One word.

VOLUNTEER!

There are many many things throughout many many towns that could use your help. One day a week, or 5 days a week. As long as you are upfront with them, and tell them there are days when you just cant do it, they will take all the help they can get. many car pool to get to such places, or others volunteer to give rides to those that need to get there.

Food banks. stock shelves. help others shop
Nursing homes. Read to the elderly. help them knit, or do puzzles.
churches. Help in sunday school, babysit while other attend services.
Hospitals pass out magazines, DVDs, puzzles, or toys to the kids.
Local Library Read to kids. have a story hour. funny voices. wear a costume.
local schools. Be a home work helper.
Town Hall Welfare officer. Help them organize shoe/coat/or clothing drives.
Volunteer at the animal shelter. Walk a dog, snuggle a kitty.


Take an online class. There are TONS to chose from. Wighexpressions.org teaches HTML, Paint shop pro and other graphic art stuff. If you dont like art, pick any subject, and google an online class for it.
You can knit, and donate the hats/scarfs/mittens.
Organize a closet, or a pantry.
scrap book. take all those photos and put them in books.
sew. learn to make your own clothes. places that sell sewing machines offer classes frequently. From basic to advanced. yeah, its supposed to be a comeon to buy a new machine, but if you already own one, dont be tempted.
Learn a new language on line. Many local libraries offer free online courses. Google YOUR library and see what they offer online.
NAP! OMG Naps are sooo important! take one.
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"Thanks for this!" says:
komokazi (04-21-2009)