How do you do your bit?

I never made it as a daily superhero. I am not a fire fighter or a surgeon or a soldier. And I know people who give blood. I can't because I am on meds. Me and my mum watched the childrens hospital programme and my dad nearly changed it because we kept going awwww..
But it got me thinking how I could do my bit. And I saw an appeal, that stood out for me where the kids write you hand written letters. I don't really have time for voluntary work. I had to leave the last one I was doing as things kept coming up. I considered going as reserve but I can't be available last minute with what I do.
So I thought I could give to charity. That it's not an easy way out just giving a set little sum. Not if you get to write and recieve authentic letters. Real letters and not just e-mails. I would give blood if I could but my tablets prevent such. I would probably pass out too tbh.

I think most of us would like to help some way in society, even if it's offering food to a beggar or working in a soup kitchen. Giving to a charity doesn't have to be money. Instead, offer to do admin for 3 hours a week or help out in a charity shop. In London there is Centrepoint, which helps homeless young people. Or working at a dog shelter. It all helps the common good.

I agree with you about 'real letters' and not 'emails'. I always write in fountain pen and ink, for being a lover of snail mail has always appealed. So good luck in finding what you'd like to do in doing your bit. I think it's admirable.

There is a food bank in town but when I registered my interest I was told they have more than enough volunteers- snowed under with volunteers so I will look for something different. There is no soup kitchen in my area just the food bank. There is a cafe a the hospital wrvs that look for volunteers that I may try.

WRVS is always fun, and they make great cakes! I belong to the WI, but last time I gave in a Victoria sponge, its cream had squished out. I'd only put in too much! I took it home where my daughter and I pigged the lot.

I was raised in a charitable family. We were involved in the community many ways - not entirely financially. I can recall things like stuffing envelopes for this and that cause; volunteering time for this function or that; and walking the neighbourhood canvassing for one or more charities. It was just the normal I grew up with. Thus it is easier to do so now that I am an adult and I carried on what has become a tradition with my own children.

I cannot work owing to incredible anxiety yet I find it relatively easy to donate my time and efforts to various organisations. Perhaps that comes from a need to contribute. Perhaps volunteering is easier to partake in than employment as I have the freedom to leave, etc. Regardless, it is a way to do something that matters - and just as importantly it occupies some of my all too much free time.

Remember that doing your bit need not cost you money. That which costs you your time is often the most fullfilling.

I'm only a teen and I have moved about 20 times already, every time I arrive in a new city, before I can find my way around, my parents make us move again. But that's not an excuse, I guess I'm just useless because I spend my time looking at memes and listening to sad music so I don't hurt myself. I wish I could do my bit and maybe I will someday, but for now I guess I'm just going to be selfish and do nothing else but stay alive.. Sorry if this is kinda off topic

Not off topic at all because it seems to me your heart is in the right place.

I am wondering if you might be able to direct some volunteer time to that issue which concerns yourself. Maybe there might be an organisation which provides support to teens with mental illness or encouragement. Is there a peer counselling group at your school? Could that be an avenue to direct your need or wish to contribute. Please believe me when I say that the contribution of time is not only fullfilling but therapeutic too. And such volunteering or contribution of time need not be an ongoing committment. Most of my own is for events.

Doing voluntary work is a good way to meet people. But not many younger people have the time. I struggle to find a voluntary escapade where I can meet people who are not retired or teenagers looking for work experience in order to get a job. Seems like there is no inbetween.

I wouldn't mind working out doors maybe. I don't have many transferable skills like admin, or wood work. And I cannot work as a support worker or befriender because I did community service not long ago. I have only retail experience. And my community service record may even rule out the charity shops as they employ vulnerable people to give them a chance.

Hello and welcome to PC! I like your user name.

Moving 20 times has to be very hard on a kid. Please keep posting.

This is how I do my bit.

Also, I’m getting tempted to go and weigh in on another thread. But I’m trying to avoid drama.

This is a good thread topic. You did your bit by posting it.

It must be hard moving around and not getting a chance to make strong connections and long lasting friends I would think.

I know people who give blood and are satisfied they are helping someone in need. But I can't do that. Medi bloody cation. Excuse the pun.
Maybe I should get an organ donor card. Then if I get struck by lightening I can help someone in that respect. Speaking hypothetically.

Just being a decent person and doing whatever little bit you can is so needed in the world today. You are a super hero!

I do some volunteer work. It’s not a big commitment. Just a few hours each month. It is the most worthwhile and enriching way that I spend my time.

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Originally Posted by TishaBuv Just being a decent person and doing whatever little bit you can is so needed in the world today. You are a super hero!

You beat me to saying this. I believe that by treating others with respect in dignity we make the world a better place. Doing for others does not have to take time or money. Holding a door for someone, offering to help carry something, smiling at someone as you pass them in the hall... none of those take much time or any money but could make a person's day.

I agree with TishaBuv, replying to people here at PC is doing something for others.