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Conversationalist ⭐⭐⭐
January 28, 2024

Volunteering after loss of loved one

  • January 28, 2024
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Volunteering, like joining a grief support group, is an important question and ultimately a personal decision.  A lot depends on whether you are ready to become a volunteer and what you are interested in doing.  Try something you would enjoy and see if it works.  Recognize your strengths and limitations.  If you are home-bound, there are virtual volunteer activities out there that are rewarding.  See how it goes.  If it works, good.  If not, feel free to see what would be a better fit for you.  Like most things I experienced on this grievance journey, there are no right or wrong answers.  Like the road we are all traveling, there may a need for a course correction to get a better feel for what we want to do with our time and interests.  Good luck to all.  Sue

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    SummerOnTheWay1
    January 28, 2024

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    Conversationalist ⭐⭐⭐
    January 28, 2024

    Nicole, I enjoy animals and have donated funds to local animal shelters, some in memory of my husband.  I am a Friendly Caller and that has been meaningful as well.  Right now, I am volunteering at my church to help the homeless in our area and also the Afghan refugees that are resettling here in the US. I am on an outreach committee, which is a recent activity, and that has opened up a new awareness of small groups setting up in my area to help others.  Very touching and necessary in the times we live in. We provide grants to these groups.  I'm sure there is more out there, but I have a tendency to overcommit. 😚

    SummerOnTheWay1
    January 28, 2024

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