I need something to do that makes a difference...?

Question

I broke my leg for the second time on christmas eve at 11:20. It sucks, I know. Ill be unable to do much for another 4-6 months. UG! The last time this happened I slept away my senior year or spent all my time on the internet. I dont want to do that this time. I want to do something that will make a difference in somebody else's life. Any suggestions??

Answer 1

For the USA: VolunteerMatch (http://www.volunteermatch.org), Idealist (http://www.idealist.org) and CraigsList (http://www.craigslist.com) all list volunteering opportunities with thousands of organizations, and most will be able to accommodate your mobility issues. If you can design web sites, translate documents, design graphics, engage in research, summarize documents, etc., you could engage in some online volunteering activities. These are posted at all of the above, as well as at http://www.onlinevolunteering.org

Project Gutenberg is also always in need of online volunteers:

http://www.gutenberg.org/

Answer 2

The follwing website has lots of great ideas.

www.doonenicething.com

Answer 3

i know of one. now thumbs down me if you must, but it really can brighten someones day. smile at everybody you see. it shows some care.

Answer 4

be aphone friend,many agencies have  set ups where you call and check up on person(like an elderly or home bound person),United Way(phone number 211) has many   opportunities to volunteer using the phone or your internet savvy and computer work,Robin