101 Ways to Make Learning Active Beyond the Classroom

Do Well by Doing Good

Providing time and talent by volunteering is a way to learn and give something back at the same time. Volunteering comes in all roles and sizes. Volunteers may have skills that they share with others, or it may be a learning experience for them. Volunteering may occur within the same skill set and profession or be something completely different. Someone in marketing may volunteer to assist the local food bank to create marketing copy for the upcoming holidays, or an accountant may volunteer to help small business owners. On the other hand, a scientist may volunteer to lead a team to build a playground for an inner city park, gaining team leadership skills. Employees who volunteer almost always learn skills, such as leadership, ...