Ideas for Active Citizenship
Being an active citizen isn’t about going big or going home—every individual can use a hand of any size. The little things make a big difference these days: a held door, a smile hello, a seat on the subway. When you’re looking for a way to help your community, think of the small stuff that’s been a big help in your life, then think of the power of people.
The smallest effort x 10 suddenly has a huge impact.
Easy office acts:
- Canned goods collection
- Children’s book collection
- School supplies collection
- Going Green: all computer equipment and lights are turned off for 12 hours
- Monetary collection for hospital, foster home, homeless shelter, etc.
Easy weekend acts:
- Park/beach/school playground clean up
- Soup kitchen
- 5k for charity: know of a 3.1 mile run around town? Grab some Tufts friends, spread the news, raise some funds, and do some good while getting your workout.
- Community concert: looking for a musical outlet? Jam outdoors, at the local YMCA, or at a nursing home for free—and leave a friendly tip jar for a good cause.
