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How to Help Others During Quarantine
Volunteering isn’t the only option, we have other opportunities
The way we handle quarantine varies greatly. It’s quite a challenge for a lot of us, but I believe we’re doing our best and trying to stay mentally healthy during this difficult time. Some of us have taken to social media to find ways to help the community, and I’m no exception.
Unfortunately, I’m currently not able to contribute physically: due to my weak immune system and tendencies to get sick quickly, I am at risk to contain and spread Covid-19. Therefore, the best decision I can make is to stay home and only go outside when it’s necessary, or possibly to breathe some fresh air for 20 minutes once a weak.
Not Being Able to Help Made Me Upset
I have spent the last month trying to come up with an effective way to assist my community. I’m young, and I have a lot of spare time. I sincerely want to help those in need and keep the city together. Sadly, almost every option I considered wasn’t available to me.
I tried sewing masks, but I’m a terrible sewer. After multiple tries, I realized I’ll be causing more harm if I gift someone a ripped malfunction protection tool, so I gave that idea up. I attempted to sign up for a volunteering program, but all of them required to be physically present…
