By Alice Kenny
You’re Invited:
What: Random Act of Kindness week 
Uh…What? Just like it sounds: Surprise someone with kindness – this week or every week.
When: February 11-17
Why: Why not!
How:
- Read to a Child
- Visit someone sick
- Help coach a youth sports team
- Collect canned food for a food bank
- Mentor an at-risk teen
- Tutor English
- Teach seniors to quilt
- Help Sandy survivors
And that’s just for starters. Catholic Charities offers dozens of volunteer opportunities for your random – or ongoing – acts of kindness.
Simply type in a key word such as “children” or “marathon” and your zip code.
Ready to start volunteering right away?
Visit Getting Started to learn your next steps.
