If you don’t know what volunteer opportunities are available to you, see if your city or town has a website and start your search there! You can also contact non-profit organizations in your area to let them know you are interested.

Volunteering can take on many forms and can be both challenging and rewarding. Is there time in your week when you watch a lot of TV? Maybe that time slot can be shared with a volunteer opportunity? Or are there even a few hours a month you could lend to a good cause?

Do you already have a lot on your plate? Giving back to your community can include things beyond volunteering! Like going to events and supporting local businesses in your area.

Random acts of kindness can make people's days brighter, as well as your own. Consider how you might show compassion to your neighbours or peers in small ways.

One way you can support your community is by educating yourself about the different groups of people who live there. Ask non-judgemental questions, try different cultural foods, and show support and solidarity at events.

In your monthly calendar, make sure you pen out time for loved ones. Plan an activity that you can do together. This helps you look forward to something as the month progresses and keeps you connected.

Take a moment to reach out to a friend that you haven't seen or talked to in a while. A simple, "Hi how have you been, I was just thinking about you and wanted to check in" could change their day for the better.

Sometimes all it takes is a smile to make someone's day. If you're feeling like giving back today, try smiling or saying hello while out and about.

Think of one person in your life and list 2 - 3 things that they do to make a positive impact and send them a text message. Let them know that you were thinking about them and share how they positively impact your life.

Eventbrite has a lot of free community events that you can register for. Take a moment to look through the platform and add some social events that you'd like to attend onto your calendar. 

Have a smart phone & like outdoor adventures? Download the free geocaching app & use the clues with your navigation skills to seek out hidden objects, called caches, that have been placed by other community members. Give back to the fun by creating your own geocaches!

Are you good with kids? Is there a sport you're passionate about and it's offered in your community? Reach out to its athletic association and see if they could use help coaching. It's okay if you're new to the sport, an extra body alone can be helpful for the coaches!

Think about what messages would make your day to see, then write them on post-it notes to stick in a public washroom for strangers to stumble upon.

One way to send positive vibes to your online network is by sharing good news stories! Some great sources on Twitter are @tanksgoodnews, @somegoodnews, @goodnewsnetwork, and @goodgoodgood.

The next time you're out and have a thought about liking someone's clothing article, or maybe their hair, try sharing it out loud with the person - it might make their day!