Need a Last Minute Gift? Why Not Give Your Time?

In the last-minute rush, no doubt many are feeling the stress of the season. It’s easy to do this time of year from running around to events to malls to shops. Everyone seems busy trying to find that perfect gift or get to that school concert or holiday cocktail party on time.

The concept of donations to local charities in lieu of actual gifts has gained a significant amount of momentum in the past decade and that’s a great idea. But what about giving the gift of your time instead? You could volunteer! Make it an activity your entire family and friends can do together. 

We know first hand from working with dozens of agencies here in Fairfield County that volunteering does make a difference, no matter what you’re doing. If you want to put a dollar amount on it, the estimated value of volunteer time in Connecticut alone is $28.26 per hour! Imagine the reaction people will get when you volunteer for a week, or a month. You might even enjoy what you’re doing enough to make it an ongoing project.

Never underestimate the value of your time; people are busy we know. Work, social lives, family commitments, responsibilities pile up every single day, so donating your time can be a more meaningful gesture than you may first think and it may have a lasting, positive impact on your community and you and your family. 

A great experience for you, your family and friends, and plenty of fresh new volunteering recruits for agencies that need them every single day. If you think so too, start by registering at volunteersquare.com to find local volunteer opportunities right here in Fairfield County. We have a fresh crop of local opportunities all the time – from Family & Children’s Agency in Norwalk to Kids Helping Kids in New Canaan, Council of Churches in Bridgeport and many, many more.