The cold weather can leave us stuck inside and feeling bored at this time of year, and one way we can combat this is getting more involved in our community. Check out the following tips for ways to connect with your local community, and give back while doing so!
- Visit Your Old School
Have you ever walked around your old school? Trust me, it feels different. Stop by your old elementary school and see if they need volunteers for any school events, or if any clubs that you are a part of can mentor students. Talk to your old teachers, visit your old class rooms, reconnect to all the things that made your years there special. Use what you loved about your time at school to make a brighter experience for the other students there now.
- Bake Something for a Neighbor
Surprise someone that you haven’t talked to in a while with a fall treat. Make a neighbor’s day by dropping off something to show them you are thinking of them, along with a special note to let them know how much you care. This not only gives you the chance to brighten someone else’s day, but also to spend a relaxing evening trying out a new recipe.
- Pet sit
This fall, lend a hand to a friend by watching after their pet. Offer to dog walk or stop by with food so they can enjoy a little break. Use this season as an opportunity to help furry friends too.
- Host a Study Group for your Peers
The colder months can lead to us all being especially bogged down by school work. One way to work against this is putting together a study group with your peers. Reach out to other members in your classes to find a common time to meet and study together. Study groups give us a chance to learn from others as well as teach them what we know!
- Write a Letter
Although in this day and age we’re so used to communicating via our phones and computers, take some time to return to the old way of sending a message. Write a letter to a loved one or an old friend letting them know how you’re doing and asking about them. Use this as a chance to step away from technology for a little while and use a different medium to channel your feelings.