Giving Back
Hi gymnasts! It's important to remember that a tight-knit and supportive community and bond is very valuable. What better way is there to keep these connections happy and healthy than to help out your community? If you’d like to help out but don’t know where to start, here are some ideas for you!
Donating!
Donating is a great way to give back! From clothes to books to toys to your time, anything that you can give to help others benefits the community! Look through your old things and donate anything you don’t wear, read, or use anymore, or use some of your free time to volunteer somewhere or help a friend or neighbor with a chore! Donating old leotards to your gym or a collection site is a great way for gymnasts in particular to help out!
Recycle!
Reduce waste and clean up your environment by recycling. Convince your family, friends, classmates, and community to help out by recycling! Not only will you be improving your community and the environment, but many places that accept recyclable items like water bottles and soda cans also pay you money for it! After donating some leotards, some extra money will be useful if you need to buy some new ones for yourself or others!
You can even recycle and reuse your old items to give them a new purpose. Use old jars, boxes, and even clothes to create new, useful items and keep them out of the trash.
Cheer Others Up!
One way you can help your community is by improving moods! This can be done by writing letters and making cards for people around your neighborhood or other people who help out in your community, such as hospital workers, firefighters, and police officers. Make treats like cookies for your neighbors and hand-deliver them with a friendly smile. It's fun, and it spreads joy! Volunteer at a senior living center to spend time with the residents. Play games and tell stories - you never know what life lessons you can learn from someone's stories!
It can be tricky to find opportunities to volunteer with others, but there are still plenty of opportunities to give back and spread joy in your community.
We hope that these ideas sparked some ideas of your own! How do you help your community? Tell us in the comments below! Have a great weekend, gymnasts!
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