Our Weekly Tip: Volunteering in Honor of a Loved One

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Our Tip of the Week: In the wake of the loss of your beloved, it can be difficult to think of anything, or anyone, else. Grief can be all-consuming, and while you may not feel up to service projects, it’s been proven that volunteer work works wonders for your mental and physical health. It can drastically improve your mental state, and isn’t a happier, healthier you something your beloved would have wanted?

Take this tribute a step further and dedicate your donated time to a cause that was important to your beloved. Perhaps there was a local community service chapter he or she worked with on occasion, or a soup kitchen he or she would visit on holidays, Even if this isn’t the case, let your beloved’s passions guide and motivate your service.

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Was your beloved an animal lover? Ask a local shelter if they have a dog walking or kitten cuddling program for abandoned animals. Maybe he or she had a soft spot for the elderly. Consider spending the afternoon at a senior center sharing stories. Whatever the cause, the few hours spent outside of your comfort zone and grief dedicated to your beloved’s pet charity will not only bring you peace, but also a profound sense of connection to your loved one.

How-to Suggestion: Consider organizing a group volunteering day at your loved one’s service. A sign-up sheet inviting guests to participate in a day of service is a great place to start, and its distribution is an ideal task for a friend or family member who wishes to take part in services, but is perhaps too shy to speak. Volunteering will be particularly special when surrounded by others who knew your beloved and are eager to serve in his or her memory.