The Power of Community Service: Making a Difference and Building Relationships

Service to others creates a positive ripple effect in your community. How do you serve your community without having to work as hard? This might sound easy, but I'll show you how to build strong communities of support and make the most out of your personal time.


STEP 1: Find a Way to Give Back

I often meet people who ask, "What can I do in my community?" You can find opportunities in your local area or online. It doesn't matter where you find them, but make sure you know the details of the opportunity before signing up.

STEP 2: Pick A Project

Pick a project that you can complete in a few hours or a week. Choose something that makes you feel fulfilled. It could be working with kids in your neighborhood, volunteering at a local soup kitchen, helping a friend with their website or even organizing a holiday gift drive.

STEP 3: Keep Going

Once you've started on your project, it's hard to stop. Don't feel obligated to keep going once you've done your task or goal.

STEP 4: Share Your Experience

As you work through your project, don't forget to tell people about it. Start a blog and share your experience with others.

STEP 5: Receive Praise and Recognition

Don't forget to praise your helpers. If you need a little boost to keep you going, go ahead and take it.