Share | Ask a neighbour if you can help them this season by performing chores or errands Bake holiday cookies and bring them to work or to your neighbours for sharing Write letters of appreciation to members of your community, like crosswalk guards, TTC drivers or postal workers Invite an elderly neighbour or a newcomer and their family to your holiday dinner, movie night or celebration Compliment a stranger and wish them a happy holidays either in person or by leaving a note for someone to find Drop off thank you cards for staff at non-profits or community centres in your neighbourhood Knit scarves for those in need and leave them around Toronto—be sure to add a tag that let’s people know it’s not lost! Bring some blankets, pet food or toys to an animal shelter Pay it forward - buy someone else a coffee or warm drink anonymously Share your holiday volunteering or acts of kindness on social media and encourage others to give back too Host a fundraising event—like an ornament making party or office holiday sweater day—for the cause of your choice, UNICEF has great toolkit to get you started Visit with elderly members of the community by connecting with a senior’s living facility in your area like Woodgreen Community Services Give the gift of life by donating blood Organize a coat and winter clothing drive in your community, donating the items to a local shelter—here’s how to start Make a care kit for the homeless with items like socks, deodorant, mittens and snacks—give them out directly or donate them to one of the organizations on the City of Toronto's Holiday Wish List, found here. Give a Gift of Light to a person struggling with mental health issues at CAMH

* If you are media looking to speak on volunteering during the holidays please get in touch with Cara Eaton, Marketing and Communications Manager at Volunteer Toronto.