text: where should i volunteer at on christmas day? i moved from michigan to florida last year and i wont be able to go home to see my family for christmas.  so instead of sleeping in and being alone i thought i would go volunteer to do something that day.  where's a good place to start?  what should i do?  i tried a few years ago on thanksgiving, but they said they didnt need anymore volunteers ( salvation army)...and somebody told me that they dont like people who want to volunteer only on holidays becuase they're only doing it to look good...crazy.  anyways, just lookin for some info....thanks! don't believe what "somebody told you."  volunteer organizations appreciate any and all comers irrespective of the strings attached.  they are generally resource-constrained and way too pragmatic to care if you are only doing it to "look good."  try a homeless shelter that is serving food that day or meals on wheels that will deliver to shut-ins that day.  alternatively, call a nursing home and ask if you can come visit with people who may not otherwise have company that day.  there are tons of opportunities for you here.  god bless you for doing this.