Action in August – Day 23: Help the elderly

Spend a couple of hours helping an elderly person. You could mow lawns, put out their rubbish or shop for them. Sometimes older people are just lonely, so the greatest gift you can give is companionship. With their years of experience, they may even teach you a thing...

Action in August – Day 22: Community project

Get your mates together on a weekend to help with a community project. Talk to your Council about painting a fence to cover graffiti, establishing a community garden or building some playground equipment. Friends that play together, stay together. Everyone wins!...

Action in August – Day 21: Volunteer to read

If you like the sound of your own voice, then offer your services to literacy programs. Volunteer to read to elderly people in retirement homes, patients in hospitals or help with reading programs at a school. Brighten someone’s day doing what you love to do...

Action in August – Day 20: Get on your hobby horse

Get on your hobby horse. Knit a scarf, jumper, booties or bonnets, sew up a storm or get busy with hammer and nails. Whether creating clothing for homeless people, toys for children or crafts to sell or give at Christmas, there are always people in need who will...
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