Betterment and Praxis

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The community for cool things you've done out in the real world, or are doing in the real world!

Covers things like volunteer work, community gardens, political activism, organizing clubs and communities in your public circles, and all the information surrounding how to do that stuff. Also covers self-help and betterment, because to help your community it helps to help yourself!

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Wigglet to c/betterment

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So happy so many of you are also interested in finding, sharing, and discussing new ways to better our communities! I hope everyone finds inspiration here and we all get to brighten up our little corners of the world.

I would love to hear from people about what is working in your community.

What does your community have or do that you think is going well? (Maybe its a neat festival. Maybe it's a community centre like a workshop or garden. Share the ideas!)

What small things have you done that you would like to do more of? (Cleaned up rubbish on the beach? Planted some trees? Helped with a fundraiser or event? Good on you, we're all proud! Tell us so we can all get motivated to go out and do the same)

What are you wanting for your community? (Maybe its helping with food insecurity, maybe its cleaning up parks or planting trees, maybe it's better public transport)

No task is too big or too small to share, this is a place of positivity and celebration ✨️

Here's an article with links to resources on starting your own library of things. It's US centric but still has good ideas I've been stealing for getting ours organised

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[–] CalamityKitz 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I did some volunteer work at a cat shelter/adoption agency for a few months, it's a great little place that rescues at-risk kitties from other shelters that would've put them down otherwise. Lots of poop cleaning, but there was some cuddling too - and the little guys were grateful, rubbing up against my leg when I gave them a clean box, haha. I would play some soft music when I worked, and deep down I really hope that I got some of them into Japanese Citypop. Always sad to see my regulars disappear some weeks (we had a list of who was adopted when), but it was still a good feeling since they were finally with a family.

Sadly, I had to stop going since my own cat is extremely territorial and started to attack me when I got home. He began waiting for me at the door, and would barely let me inside - and he's a big cat, too. I tried multiple things, but the scent of other cats was ultimately too distressing for him.

I really hope other places like this exist elsewhere, alternatives that allow animals a safe haven and give them a chance they wouldn't have ever had. Anyway, that's my little story. Hope it's okay!

[–] Wigglet 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Dang sorry to hear your kitty's needs weren't compatible with your volunteer work. That's rough but I agree it shouldn't come at the cost of your kitties happiness. Sounds like a lovely cat facility though! In the city south of me there is a cat cafe where they take rescue kitties, socialise them, and have them available for adoption. I think it's a cute idea and I liked getting a drink and sitting with kitties

[–] CalamityKitz 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oooh cat cafes are awesome!! I have one near me but haven't gone yet, I really should go sometime soon.

[–] Wigglet 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's so fun! This one would give you wet food treats to give the cats you would be drowning in kitty. It was the best

[–] CalamityKitz 3 points 1 year ago

Ahhh that sounds precious!!