The holidays really are the best time of year. For a month or so you have non stop events, feasting with family and friends, traveling and what seems like never ending gift giving.
Make this a December to Remember by doing for someone in need. Is there a charity you like? Do they offer a way for you to volunteer to help wrap, shop, serve food, make cards, or something else? Giving this way benefits both parties and leaves them feeling good.
Giving money is always nice, but I have found that buying gifts for a family, serving food in a soup kitchen or just stuffing envelopes is far more rewarding. You get to see the difference you make, that is an invaluable gift in and of itself.
Happy holidays and happy helping.
TECH TIP:
If you do not have a charity you work with you can always turn to www.charitynavigator.org where you can search by cause for reputable charities.
ORAGNIZATION TIP:
You can make a list of charities you are interested in and then you can call them and interview them to see if it is a fit. After your call make notes of what you would want to do for that charity based on their needs.