National Volunteering Month: Ways to Help Your Community

National Volunteering Month is the perfect time to strengthen your ties to the people and places you cherish. By donating just a few hours each week, you can help neighbors in need, broaden your own skill set, and foster meaningful connections within your community. If you’re looking for ways to get started, consider these hands-on opportunities and tips to make a tangible difference.

Volunteering Opportunities to Support Your Community

Volunteering takes many forms, so it’s important to find a cause that resonates with you and fits your schedule. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Support local food pantries: Sort donations, assist with distribution, or organize collection drives to help bring food to those in need.

• Participate in community cleanups: Gather friends to pick up litter, plant trees, and beautify public spaces.

• Mentor youth: Offer tutoring or mentorship through after-school programs, giving students the extra support they need to thrive.

• Deliver meals to seniors: Provide nutritious meals and a friendly visit to older adults who may be isolated.

• Lend a hand at fundraising events: Help plan charitable events, or volunteer behind the scenes to ensure their success.

Volunteer with Catholic Charities Terre Haute

For those looking to make an impact through faith-based service, Catholic Charities Terre Haute offers a wide range of volunteer positions. Whether you have a passion for working with children, serving meals, or assisting with administrative tasks, there’s a role suited to your unique talents. We welcome volunteers to join our mission of alleviating poverty, hunger, and homelessness in the region. Volunteer with us and help foster hope and stability in our community!

Ultimately, volunteering is about being a caring neighbor. You never know who's day, or life, you’ll transform with a simple act of compassion. Embrace the spirit of National Volunteering Month, and discover how your contributions can bring renewed strength and unity to your community.

Here at Catholic Charities Terre Haute, we provide help and create hope by nourishing the minds, bodies, and spirits of children, families, adults, and seniors. By collaborating with community partners, we provide nutritious food, safe shelter, quality youth programming, and essential personal and household needs to our neighbors. Donate today to support meaningful community change!