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What are some activities which are free or inexpensive that I can do to entertain myself / keep good mental health while searching for a better paid job? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 week ago by [email protected] to c/frugal

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I recently moved to a new city and don’t know anybody here yet.

I want to try out some things and meet new people and avoid sitting at home all day (but sometimes is ok)

My ideas are hiking, volunteering and reading. What would you recommend? Any good ideas?

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago (8 children)

Yeah, I’m already helping on a local farm. But i don’t think I’ll find any leads for a job from the people there (i mostly do tutoring and software engineering)

I’m not sure what would be good other places to volunteer. A museum maybe?

I tend to be kinda superficial with people i don’t know though. I would love to be better at getting to know people and making friends.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Volunteer tutor for refugees.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

This I could do. But where do you find places nearby which are teaching/helping refugees?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Websearch "your city" plus refugee services. There will be government and NGO listings; try the NGO people first, just a phone call and tell whoever answers "I am a tutor who teaches XYZ and I am new to town. Looking to volunteer my time and tutor skills. Who do I contact?"

They'll set you up. In Canada, you might need a criminal record check first.

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