Give Back To Seattle by Volunteering!

Rather than spend money going out on a typical date with your girlfriend or boyfriend, why not give back to the beautiful city of Seattle instead. It is hard to keep Seattle so beautiful and running smoothly when there aren't volunteers to help do so! So, why not get out and enjoy spending some time in a beautiful park or help with the P-Patch garden plot program. There are also many places downtown, including places like the YWCA or Food Banks, that could be a good indoor option. If going for a more medical focus there is always the Seattle Children's Hospital or Swedish Medical Center, both which may require some training and a more long-term commitment. Also, if you have a desire to volunteer on a more regular basis there are options like Woodland Park Zoo or many different Animal Shelters in the area.

Why Volunteer: Volunteering is a great way to spend time together and not money. It always feels good to give back to the community in any way, big or small. It gives the opportunity of meeting new people, learning new things, and going new places. It also gives the opportunity to move around and have good conversation with each other and other volunteers.

What to Wear: Ladies: No need to dress up at all and wear clothes that can get dirty. One major thing is to make sure to layer - especially if you will be volunteering outdoors or will be doing manual labor. Layers give you the ability to be prepared for all weather & outdoor conditions. Throw on some sneakers and some appropriate jean shorts and a headband to keep your hair back!

Guys: Same goes for you - throw on some layers and some sneakers and you are good to go! Make sure that your outfit can handle some paint, some dirt, & some wear-and-tear if you will be working outside at all! Something like this is easy enough for a day of volunteering!

After a long day of working together head back home and watch a movie while relaxing on the couch. If there are no good movies at home, stop by a Red-Box and get a movie you haven't heard of before. If the movie is terrible it won't be too big of a deal - the movie will have only cost you a dollar! (Just don't forget to return it the next day). If you don't have the energy to make dinner at home, grab some chinese take-out on your way back to watch in front of the tv!