19 Micro-Volunteering Ideas to Transform Your Community

Did you know that approximately 1 billion people worldwide volunteer? Not only that, but 60% of businesses offer time off for staff members so they can offer their services to organizations and important causes. Whether you have a lot or limited free time, you can provide help for various causes and make someone’s day or improve our planet. Let’s check a few easy opportunities.

1. Walk shelter dogs

2. Order a book from the prison book program

3. Collect food at local food banks

4. Foster puppies and kitties

5. Send supplies to poor families

6. Clean a beach

7. Help the homeless

8. Read to children with disabilities

9. Write to people with depression

10. Adopt rainforests

11. Adopt animals

12. Help the Red Cross or other foundations

13. Pick up trash from the streets

14. Create social media campaigns for non-profits

15. Plant a tree

16. Sign petitions

17. Translate documents online

18. Cuddle newborn babies at hospitals.

19. Start a little free library in your neighborhood.

If you have free time and love animals, volunteering at animal shelters is the best way to fill up your time. Your days will be filled with hugs, licks, and kisses from furry friends that are desperately looking for a companion.