10 easy ways to make a big impact

Mentoring allows you to hone your skills, develop talent in your trade and create a lasting legacy. It also lets you help people who may not get resources and support to develop themselves.

If you’d like to work with people in your industry, look for professional organizations or opportunities through your employer. 

Do a good deed or unsolicited favor for someone you know or even a total stranger. When you continually look for ways to act kindly toward others, it will open your eyes to the love and beauty that surrounds all of us.

Even small acts can have a positive impact on those receiving it, and when you do, you inspire them to keep that good feeling going and pay it forward.

Picking up trash sets an example and shows that you care about your neighborhood and take pride in where you live and work. Make it even more impactful by getting your family together to do the work side by side.

Reach out to a neighborhood group, community liaison police officer or city council member to ask for suggestions on where to start.

Being a volunteer lets you choose how to make an impact in your community doing something that matters to you.

Check with your professional organization for volunteering opportunities. You can also get involved with a non-profit to help them with fundraising for a worthy cause.

A patient tutor can make an impact on a student’s education and positively influence the course of their life. 

It’s generally best to go through an organization if you want to work with kids. The school district or scouting organization where you live may have a tutoring program.

As a recycler, you help everyone and will make an impact on the Earth itself.

Look online for ways to recycle, reuse and upcycle things around your house. You can also ensure you’re buying and using sustainable products that are not harmful to the environment.

Declutter and make space in your wardrobe by donating clothes. Proper clothing may be all a poor person needs to empower themselves to get a job or promotion.

You can ask your local homeless shelter about their clothing needs or other organizations that help those in need. 

Donated blood helps save lives every day, and as a perishable, there is always a need for more. You can find out where to donate through the Red Cross or your local hospital.