Holidays are about giving. And, volunteering is one of the most meaningful ways to embrace the season’s spirit. Whether you serve meals at a shelter, wrap gifts for families in need, or participate in a local food drive, giving back fosters gratitude and connection.
Volunteering benefits your mental health, too—it can reduce stress, improve mood, and even combat feelings of loneliness. You’re not just helping others but nurturing your sense of purpose and belonging.
Involve your friends and family to make it a bonding activity. Kids can learn valuable lessons about kindness and empathy through service. Still, trying to figure out where to start? Check out local nonprofits or search for virtual opportunities if you can’t get out in person.
Volunteering reminds us of the true meaning of the holidays: connection, compassion, and making the world a little brighter.
Author: Mike Balof
A retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Mike used to lay in bed at night and worry about what would happen if his plant closed or found himself without a job. One day his plant closed. Rather than panic and hysteria (OK, maybe a little) Mike found himself carried away on the adventure of his life. Mike started with the best job he ever had working at Home Depot. He spent 8 years working with job seekers at a local workforce center, helping them to find employment. He then started his own company developing courses, writing books and urging others to follow their own paths into the future.
Mike holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training and a Bachelor of Business Management, earned through the University of Phoenix and an AAS degree in Electronics Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. Mike is a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society.
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