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You want to donate to a cause you care about! There's just one problem...
There are still ways you can help without having to reach for your wallet. You can donate a lot of things aside from money!
Your Time
Many charities and organizations rely on a team of volunteers to help them out.
By volunteering, you can get involved in activities like:
Special Events
Food and clothing drives
Fundraising events
Canvassing and outreach
Community cleanups
Day-to-day Tasks
Office tasks and paperwork
Greeting and interacting with clients
Receiving and sorting donations
Making deliveries, pickups, and dropoffs
Your Skills
If you have special skills that the organization is looking for, why not offer your services?
Many organizations need help with:
Event planning
Graphic design
Social media outreach
Building and repairing items
Coaching, mentorship, and teaching
Preparing meals, kits, and other resources
Your Stuff
Do you have things you don't need anymore?
You can donate:
Clothes that you outgrew or never wear
Furniture or kitchenware that you're about to replace
Gifts that you never used
Books you don't want to keep
Board games you don't play anymore
Devices you're about to upgrade
Cans or packages of food that you can live without
You can also collect used items from people you know and start a charitable drive.
Did you know?
Take Action
You don't have to be flush with cash to help a cause!
There are other ways you can contribute:
This Byte has been authored by
Steve Birek
Director of Learning Content at Rumie