7 Ways for Seniors to Celebrate National Giving Month at Home

December is widely known as National Giving Month. During the month, people can make a difference by giving back to society. Further, these celebrations began in 2012 with the United Foundations and the 92nd Street YMCA. The two organizations aimed to set aside a month to celebrate generosity and giving. National Giving Month, thus, celebrates volunteers, donors, foundations, and corporations that promote the spirit of the charitable community.

7 Ways to Celebrate National Giving Month at Home

There are many ways that seniors can volunteer in ways that are meaningful to them. Here is a list of what seniors can do to celebrate and volunteer during National Giving Month.

1. Purge a Closet

Seniors can donate extra clothes, blankets, and shoes in their closets to area programs like those that support domestic violence victims. Organizations such as homeless shelters and mission-based thrift shops can benefit significantly from gently used clothes. It helps those in need to achieve self-sufficiency, warmth, and comfort.

2. Mentor Young People

Youth centers are excellent places for seniors to pass on knowledge to the young. There, seniors have the opportunity to stay engaged and steer kids in a positive direction.

Seniors do not always have to leave their homes to mentor youths. Instead, they can mentor at-risk youth over the internet via Google Meet or Zoom. Seniors should encourage youths to stay in school and eventually graduate as well-rounded adults.

3. Bring Meals to a Family in Need

Seniors can cook a meal for a family who is unable to do so for themselves. Seniors without mobility issues can also contribute to hunger relief by participating in community gardens. Then, they can share the extra produce with their family.

4. Purchase Items in Bulk

Seniors can shop for extra groceries or personal hygiene products to drop off at a local donation center. This can significantly help those in need looking for these useful items.

5. Get Crafty

Suppose seniors like being creative; knitting is an excellent way to volunteer and make clothes for people in need. Knit mittens, scarves, or blankets for needy children and adults. After completing a project, seniors can send their work to the nearest donation center.

6. Read to Kids at a Local Daycare

Volunteering as storytellers is a genius way for seniors to celebrate National Giving Month. Seniors can sign up at a local daycare to read children fun stories. Also, some daycares have the option to read stories virtually as well.

7. Donate Spare Items

Donating used books or old DVDs to a school library or homeless shelter is an excellent way to participate in the month of giving. Seniors could also clean out their older kids' rooms and donate gently used stuffed animals and toys to homeless shelters. Lastly, seniors can keep loose change in a jar and donate it to charity once it is full.

Let Senior Helpers Greater OKC Help

Senior Helpers Greater OKC is committed to ensuring seniors live fulfilled lives by providing them with high-quality caregiving services. Mobility challenges do not have to stand in a senior's way of making a difference in the community,  especially during National Giving Month. Our caregivers can help seniors with day-to-day activities and ensure they can volunteer and celebrate the charitable month. Contact us today if you are a senior living in Oklahoma City, Edmond, or Norman and need assistance.