February is “Heart Awareness Month” and Valentine’s Day brings to mind a time to show our love to those we care about. In addition, February has become associated with the Random Acts of Kindness program. Random acts of kindness are especially appreciated by caregivers, the elderly and those in hospitals and nursing homes.
Here are some suggestions to make this a special time of year. Most can be adapted to individuals as well as the various care facilities in your community:
Volunteer to read out loud to individuals or care facility groups.
Drop in for a chat and bring a treat such as a ready-to-heat casserole.
Arrange for a two-hour housecleaning session.
Volunteer to take an elderly neighbor out to run errands.
Send scenic postcards to patients in a local care facility that don’t have any relatives.
If you have musical talents, volunteer to lead a sing-along session at a local care facility.
Enjoy baking? Drop off a plate of cookies or some cupcakes.
Enjoy gardening? Help a neighbor plant or weed their garden.
For more great ideas on volunteering call us or email us at info@maysmission.org for free copies of our brochures ‘Faith In Action Care Givers Alliance’ or ‘The Spirit of Volunteerism’ today. These brochures were produced by employees with disabilities here at Mays Mission for the Handicapped.
