DISCIPLINE AND IDEAS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE

As a member of the community, what can you contribute to make it a better place
and worth living?
Get involved as a volunteer. There are lots of volunteering opportunities out
there.
Support local businesses. …
Tidy up. …
Help your neighbors. …
Donate things. …
Donate money.
And also.
1. Become a reading tutor. Although classes may not be in session, schools are
busy places on the weekends and over holiday breaks. Teachers and volunteers
work together to give students an extra boost of confidence and skills. Inquire
about becoming a reading tutor at the elementary or middle school closest to
home. On United Way’s website, you can take the pledge to become a volunteer
reader, tutor or mentor. After taking the pledge, you will be provided with
information on how to get started as a volunteer.
2. Help build a playground. Communities across the nation are working to
improve the amount of green space and places for children to play. Ask the city
government if there are any local playground projects in the works. Offer to lend
a helping hand on a Saturday afternoon.
3. Give the cost of a coffee. Making a contribution to the community doesn’t have
to be in the form of an oversize check. Donations of a few dollars add up quickly
and are appreciated just as much as larger gifts. Contribute the spare change in
your car or at the bottom of your purse to a fundraising jar next to a cash register
at a local store or restaurant.
4. Spread a message. When time is sparse, use a strong voice to help spread the
message for a local program or agency. Share posts on social media accounts, tell
a friend, or offer to hang posters at local businesses. Contribute by creating
awareness.