...continuing from above
TREASURE THE ELDERLY
56. If you play an instrument, visit your local old-age home and spend an hour playing for residents and staff.
57. Learn the story of someone older than you. Too often people forget that the elderly have wealth of experience and wisdom and, more often than not, an interesting story to tell.
58. Take an elderly shopping; they will appreciate your company and assistance.
59. Take someone's dog for a walk if they are too frail to do so themselves.
60. Mow someone's lawn and help them fix things around their house.
LOOK AFTER YOUR ENVIRONMENT
61. If there are no recycling centres in your area, petition your area councillor to provide one.
62. Donate indigenous trees to beautify neighbourhoods in poorer areas.
63. Collect old newspapers from a school/community center/hospital and take them to a recycling centre.
64. Identify open manhole covers or drains in your area and report them to the local authorities.
65. Organise the company/school/organisation that you work with to switch off all unnecessary lights and power supplies at night and on weekends.
66. Engage with people who litter and see if you can convince them of the value of clean surroundings.
67. Organise to clean up your local park, river, beach, street, town square or sports grounds with a few friends. Our children deserve to grow up in a clean and healthy environment.
Source: Nelson Mandela Foundation
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