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Make a Difference from Home

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Character Counts! Week is the third week in October (October 20-26 this year). It’s filled with ideas and free resources for parents, educators, and group leaders. I’ve written about a number of ideas in previous Character Counts! Week posts. What’s especially nice is that there’s a way for everyone to show good character and make a difference, regardless of circumstances.

Make a Difference from Home

For Character Counts! Week, Saturday’s suggested character idea for adults is one that is perfect for those of us who work out of our homes – and for those of us with busy schedules who still want to make a difference. (Note: check out the free Character Counts! Week resources to get the “7 Days of Character Ideas” PDF and many other resources.)

Here’s the Saturday character idea from Character Counts!:

Help From Home

Finding time in a busy week to volunteer can be tough, but what if you could do it from the comfort of your own home?

Find a Local or Online Volunteering Opportunity to Make a Difference from Home

There used to be a site called Help from Home (the one mentioned in the free PDF), which is no longer available. There are similar online sites (such as Volunteer Match or Create the Good) that help bring together volunteers with organizations that need them. You’ll find opportunities locally or from home. Check out these “13 Websites That Will Match You With The Perfect Opportunity To Make A Difference.”

If we want our children to be people of good character, we need to be examples and inspiration for them. And there really isn’t an excuse not to make a difference when there are ways we all can fit into our lives. Many of the volunteering activities we do from home can be family projects as well!

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  1. Linda says

    Great post! We often say it’s the content of our character that matters in our family. We strive to be good role models to our girls. Glad to meet another Mom doing the same.
    Have a great weekend,
    Linda

    • Deb Chitwood says

      Thanks so much for your kind comment, Jo! I was excited to discover these sites. It definitely adds to my week to know I can make a difference if I’m busy or not.

  6. SomeGirl says

    What NEAT sites and ideas! I had not heard of any of them. Thank you for sharing them!

    Btw, that’s a GREAT line to think about… “If we want our children to be people of good character, we need to be examples and inspiration for them.”

    Thanks for linking up! Lots of love, Michelle

    • Deb Chitwood says

      Thanks, Michelle! Aren’t those great sites?! I’ve really enjoyed being part of the It Starts With Us and Let’s Drop a Love Bomb teams! If you read some of the Love Bomb updates, it’s really moving to see how much good is accomplished by a lot of people giving 5 minutes a week.