Ways to help out?

[forteller]

It is always very important for us humans to feel like we are contributing, and to feel like a part of something greater than ourselves. Maybe especially so when we are alone and maybe frightened.

Just like in my suggestion about adding a list of free culture one can enjoy #27 I would like to point to #24 about mental health and ask if it would be a good idea to make a list of ways one can spend the time at home to help others, without having to spend money?

This could be things like:

• Apps that lets you help quarantined people with their shopping
• Contributing to OpenStreetMap/HOT
• Reporting bugs/feature requests for applications one enjoy
• Help translating FOSS applications and web services

Etc. Just some simple nudges trying to get people to think about these possibilities. With some luck some people will find that they love this and keep helping the community long after this crisis is over. :)

[megzec]

I like this - could also add donating to food banks and homeless shelters/organisations - ideally money over items.