How can I help people? I work, make money, but i always thought i'd do more. I end up wasting my time on me.

Question

Do we all do this?

Answer 1

Nonsense - we do not WASTE our time on ourselves. When we are young we need to spend time exploring and learning about the world around us and about ourselves. When we hit about 30-32 we start to really think about and develop our long term goals - and many of us start families at that age. Once we have a handle on that, then we are able to turn our attentions to outside world and how we can help. Many of us don't really even have anything to offer the world until we are closer to 40 - so don't worry. There is a plan for you and you will be able to contribute to society, through your career, your children or the life experience that you are gaining now.

I myself am 38 and I am just now starting to be able to help my community. I have joined a mothers club in the last year (my kids are little 3 & 6) and I am helping other local mothers create inexpensive web tools etc. to help grow their biz while they raise their children. I am also learning how to help a child with particular health challenges - once I get that right, i will be able to help other families deal with these issues without the trial and error I had to go through. I am also starting to conduct birth and naming ceremonies for folks who don't have an easy way to get this done (for folks outside traditional religion or interfaith families).

There is time enough for everything. If helping others in important to you, I am sure the opportunity will surface naturally for you. Peace!

Answer 2

Not all of us do this. But most of us do, because it is "the path of least resistence." It takes some discomfort to expend the energy on helping others, when you aren't "getting anything" in return.
Your money can help others even if you aren't. Before you give, make sure to check out the charity's business profile online to make sure most or all of the money actually reaches those in need. (Hint: churches often fall far short of this).
I'm sure your community offers many opportunities for volunteer work. Consider a homeless shelter, a battered women's shelter, or a foster care home for children who have been abused/neglected. You may not always be able to work directly with such people (unless you are a doctor, counselor or other professional doing pro-bono work)... but they can certainly use materials, fund-raising, and more awareness of their cause.

Edited to add: I have also had very rewarding volunteer experiences with a local hospice. I provided respite care for caregivers, read to and talked with terminally ill people, and later helped organize a camp for young people who had lost their loved ones. It was amazing.

Answer 3

Many people use their time and/or money to help others--you can too. Donate money to charity, if you can. You can also volunteer your time. Try these websites for information on a variety of organizations you may be interested in assisting and to find out more about what you can do to help. You can even find opportunities for assisting "virtually" from the comfort of your home!

I'm sure there are many other websites that can help get you started, but I hope these will help. Good luck!

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cf...

http://www.getinvolved.gov/

http://www.extramile.us/

http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/1800vol/o...

http://www.donorschoose.org/donors.php?l...

Answer 4

A lot of people have a hard time fitting volunteerism into their busy schedules. But, you can make a difference even if you're just doing a little good during your lunch break.

Check out organizations like CharityGuide.org ( http://www.charityguide.org/ ) for ideas on how volunteer in your spare time, without having to make a huge commitment to any organization. Consider these suggestions:

* Donate suitcases to foster kids - http://www.charityguide.org/volunteer/fewhours/foster-children.htm

* Send a get-well-soon card to a hospitalized child - http://www.charityguide.org/volunteer/fifteen/get-well-soon-cards.htm

* Write a letter of appreciation - http://www.charityguide.org/volunteer/fifteen/letter-of-appreciation.htm

You could do all of those this week, just during your lunch break! Just start small and you'll do great. Small acts of volunteerism are always appreciated and will often lead to bigger actions when you're ready for them.

Answer 5

organise skill training for those who wants to take up self employment. Create infrastructure, provide raw material, process know how, also provide marketing support. May be
products like, Candles, Envelops, Notebooks, can create good
no. of jobs and could be marketed easily. needy people will
feel proud that they are earning their livelihood not depending on
others like parasites.Its a good cause and every one will help/contribute also. If you need any further information you can
contact us.

Answer 6

Our local paper has a list of charities,etc that need help and volunteers. You can volunteer to: teach someone English,help fix-up a home, knit or crochet baby blankets, deliver meals. You don't have to sign up to do something everyday. Start small. Get your friends involved to go with you.

Answer 7

There are people around here that needed help. Find them out what they need, probably you can help, either financial, advice or else?

Okay probably this is hard since you do not see the people themselves and can be subjected to abuse so go to local churches or charity organizations - I am sure you will find them, and a lot.

Answer 8

Do small things. If you can't help spending so much time on yourself, you should be able to squeeze in a few unspoken favors. Like if someone drops something, you could pick it up for them. It's not much, but it'll make you feel better and make that person's day alittle nicer.

Answer 9

donate to charities and do social development works like taking care of orphans, feeding invalid people...etc. that's what i do when i have the time and money to spare.

Answer 10

yes instead of just dumping cash at the church i do habitat building and also help unload groceries at a church that feeds the home less