Don't Be A Waste, Volunteer

How are you spending all of your time these days? If you aren't working a part time job or a full time job, you're probably bored. Yes, job hunting can be a full time job, but when it's the summer time and things are slow, or things are just slow; you can't just sit on the couch. DON'T just sit on the couch. There are productive activities that you can do without spending money such as taking a walk, reading a book, learning a language, or even better-volunteer.

Everyday, I like millions of others, take the subway and see the numerous amounts of homeless people. There are homeless couples, pregnant women, people with animals, and more. It's all heartbreaking and when I think about all of the free time that people have that go to waste, I get really frustrated. As far as I'm concerned, everyone could use a little good karma and even more so, there are a lot of people that can use the help. If you're bored, there is something you can do to take up your time and do something nice for someone else, or many people. It's very easy.

Here's my four step program.

Step 1: Pick a cause
Step 2: Pick a location
Step 3: Pick a time commitment
Step 4: Pick an organization

Now, with so many different interests that you might have and causes that concern you, I'm sure that you're feeling a bit overwhelmed, but allow me to give you some resources that you can use. In terms of broad websites that you can use I would check out VolunteerMatch, United We Serve, Volunteering In America, or if you want to take a trip out of town, Cross-Cultural Solutions.

Looking for something more specific? Well, if you're a New Yorker, you should check out the ASPCA, CityMeals-On-Wheels, or The Trevor Project.

I know I'm feeling better already. It's time to stop having a pity party because you're jobless and go do something for someone who doesn't have a computer to read this on, let alone a home or someone to care about them.

Make me proud.