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5 Simple Ways to Help the Poor

Doing good deeds is not as difficult as it seems. You don’t have to pay a large sum every month — just follow the tips below and you can make life easier for those in need.

Donate unwanted clothes

Your jeans from the collection two years ago are not of particular value, but for someone else, they can be a real treasure. Collect unnecessary things in good condition and give them to the poor — they will be able to wear them themselves, or sell them and earn money for their living. And this applies not only to clothes, you can donate furniture, dishes, children's toys, home decor, textiles, etc.

There are special groups on social networks where people give things away for free. Just post a message with a photo of the item and the needy will take it upon agreement with you.

Sit with a child while parents are at work

Not everyone can afford kindergartens and nannies. Due to the fact that there is no one to leave the child with, parents cannot go to work and, accordingly, experience financial difficulties. If you have the time and energy, you can offer to take care of their baby while they earn money. You don’t have to do it 5 days a week for 8 hours. It’s important to discuss the rules of upbringing in their family in advance, find out what the baby can and cannot be fed, how they usually resolve conflicts between children, etc.

Provide professional services

If you are a professional in some field, you can provide free services to the poor:

  • Lessons for children and adults;
  • Legal consultations;
  • Protection of rights in court;
  • Medical examinations;
  • Medical massage;
  • Freight transportation
  • Taxis for people with disabilities, etc.

Set aside a few hours a week for a good deed - then you will have enough time for your work and family.

Help with education and job search

Education will open the way for a person to a new profession or promotion at their current job. If you have the necessary knowledge or know how to get it for free or for minimal money — help the poor. This can become the key to a secure life for them. For people who are unemployed and cannot find a job, the best option may be courses in manicure, hairdressing, tailoring, handicrafts, massage, copywriting, etc.

Become a volunteer

If you have time and energy, you can join a volunteer organization and help other people. There are many such organizations in Europe, they offer their volunteers food, accommodation and even pocket money (€200-400 per month). Depending on the organization's area of ​​activity, you may be assigned to perform such tasks:

  • Clean parks and other public places;
  • Restore monuments and other cultural sites;
  • Help at school or kindergarten;
  • Caring for the elderly and disabled;
  • Helping large families;
  • Working with young people, etc.

Volunteers usually work 40 hours a week. Preference is given to people aged 18 to 30.


It is important to remember that any help should be provided upon request. A person cannot be forced to change his life. In addition, in your desire to help, you should not forget about your own needs and the needs of your loved ones — this can lead to negative consequences for you.

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