The holidays are over, you are already back in class and the social calendar looks like a wasteland. You’ve got nothing planned, and the next holidays are Martin Luther King Day and Presidents Day. Easter has never looked so far away.
Clearly, you have the winter blues.
But there is an answer, because this is a great time of year, to volunteer!
Volunteering shows human compassion, time management skills, a desire to stand out and an interest in civic participation, all attributes and skills that are sought after by colleges and companies. Best of all, your friends and your family will respect you for what you are doing, whether it be for people or pets. In addition to soup kitchens and religious outreach programs, many animals shelters also offer volunteer positions.
Let’s be honest, this is slow time, and for many it’s a return to the grind, but you are better than that, you have skills and abilities, and you can make a difference.