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Volunteering in Your Hometown

Old Glory Journal staff · 4 min read
Older volunteers sorting donations at a community food pantry

Volunteering keeps you busy, social and connected, and towns run on volunteers.

Start with what you love

Libraries, food pantries and parks all need help.

Try a few hours

Most groups welcome even a few hours a month.

Bring a friend

It's more fun together.

Share your skills

Bookkeeping, carpentry or cooking skills are always needed.

Keep it fun

If it feels like a chore, try something else.

The folks who give their time are the backbone of every small town.