Service begins close to home
Offer help with respect and within your capacity.
Ask first
Good intentions are valuable, but the other person’s wishes matter. Ask what would actually help.
Time counts too
Listening to an elder, explaining a subject to a student, or cleaning a shared space can be useful service.
Respect privacy
Do not post someone’s photograph or story without their consent. Their dignity comes before publicity.
Know your limits
Promise only what you can reliably do. Sustainable help includes caring for your own needs.
One action today
Ask someone nearby whether a small, specific task would be helpful, then follow through.