Donate and volunteer in the name of Christmas

The good spirit of Christmas involves charitable giving and it is the time of year when we should all give a little to those who have less.

For those who can afford it, there’s endless opportunities to give someone a Merry Christmas.

Here are some donation and volunteer ideas for Christmas:

• Visit a nursing home

• Help a needy family

• Give life: Donate blood

• Visit the paediatric wing of your local hospital

• Grant a small wish

• Visit your local animal protection society

• Make a child’s dream come true

• Give toys to children

• Check in with the Department of Social Services

• Give away some money