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8. Volunteer with local organizations. These can be community discussion groups or of a more volunteeroriented nature.
9. Lead a group on a travel expedition. My friend works for the local art museum leading groups of the elderly
on art-oriented field trips around town and abroad, which helps everyone connect and learn something new.
10. Donate money to charity. If you have extra money, helping organize a fund for a pet cause helps bring the
community together.
11. Help the spread of community health clinics. This can be done by volunteering yourself, or donating money.
Either way, it can be vital in helping those who have problems affording health care to realize that they are still
valued individuals and that their health matters.
12. Take the time to talk to strangers. That conversation that i s simply small talk to you can mean a lot to
someone else who is shy or feels that their opinion isn’t taken into consideration often enough.
13. Start a non-profit. This is a project that can be difficult but ultimately rewarding not only for you but for the
others who become involved as well, helping you all to work together towards an ultimate goal.
14. Travel abroad and make new friends. Getting out there as an ambassador of sorts in the world helps you
connect with others who may want to learn more about your culture but otherwise wouldn’t have the
opportunity. This ends up being a learning experience for both parties involved.
15. Reach out to friends and relatives at a distance. If you have lost touch with loved ones, give them a call and
let them know that someone is thinking of them.
16. Be aware of body language. Your body language sends a strong message to others, so be aware if you have
your arms folded across your chest while you talk that you are shutting others out, for example.
17. Be sincere. Your sincerity will help to make people feel appreciated.
18. Nurture talent in others. If you notice someone has a talent that they aren’t putting to use, let them know.
Gently offer suggestions of where they may go to learn more. If the child you are mentoring is constantly
doodling, for example, get them signed up for an art class.
19. Go out and support local musicians. In every city there are unimaginable numbers of young struggling
musicians who could be the next Beatles if given the chance. I’ve seen some amazing live acts recently by
picking a name out of the listings and simply turning up in support.
20. Give thoughtful gifts. When giving gifts during birthdays or the holidays, take the time to think about what
the person might really need or appreciate.
21. Join a community farm or grocery coop. Working together to provide fresh, sustainable food for the
community is one of the hot trends in some community organizations.
22. Volunteer in schools. Though it might sound cliché, young people are our future indeed, and helping out in
schools that are struggling financially can make a big difference in a young person’s life. Be a positive role
model.
23. Stay in touch with local politics. Helping others get empowered means also being kept up to date with the
latest in what is going on in your own town.
24. Throw dinner parties with a mixed range of guests. Get together a group of people who don’t necessarily
know each other yet but you feel that their personalities might mesh well together. This is how we learn from
one another.
25. Smile more often. There is an anonymous quote that states, “A smile confuses an approaching frown.”
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