PrissyCook

One volunteer project a month. I’ve come to realize that I need some big heaping doses of goodness. This year is one that has been full of changes and realizations and I’m taking what has at times been overwhelming emotional struggles and trying to learn.

I have a necklace that carries on it a small quote, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

And its me looking at what’s behind me and what maybe before me and I’ve realized that I share this big blue ball with all of you and I could do more to impact my neighbors and influence the few people who read this blog. And that’s where I came up with one volunteer project a month.

Last month, it was helping out at the Arizona Science Center. I was in charge of the ‘Snot Station.’ Hahahaha. You can call me Queen Snot. It was tons of fun making gooey slime with the little ones. The event was totally free and safe.

I usually find my volunteer opportunities through a special volunteer group in which I’m a member. It makes it ‘easy’ (which is code for less intimidating) to know a core group of people and go ‘make good’ together.

This month I have an opportunity to work with Homeward Bound putting together Thanksgiving baskets. In December, I’m going to work on my first Habitat for Humanity project.

If you’re surfing or inspired to see what volunteer opportunities are in your neighborhood (USA) check out the website for VolunteerMatch.

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