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In case you missed it, here's one of our popular Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from May:

What do Play-Doh and Hospice have in common? Not much, at first glance. But as I paged through the Give Shop this week I saw that Hospice uses Play-Doh to help entertain children who come to visit loved ones staying at in-patient facilities.

That stopped me short. I love the mission of Hospice. They do the work of the angels, in my opinion. Now I’d found a way that I could give back in a way that worked for my schedule, and my heart. Click. Play-Doh shipped.

In case you missed it, here's one of our popular Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from April:

In case you missed it, here's one of our popular (in fact, it was the most popular!) Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from April:

A note from SHARE: This is Part 2 of a 2-part guest post from our friends at Heart Math Tutoring. Part 1 gave the full scoop on the critical needs their volunteers address (check it out here). This final post will give you the low-down on exactly what it’s like to be a tutoring volunteer.

Why math tutoring? Isn’t literacy more important?

In case you missed it, here's one of our popular Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from April:

• Wonder, rather than doubt, is the root of all knowledge. – Abraham Joshua Heschel

I’m thinking about “little wonders” as I write this post. My youngest niece just turned four. Each day I see her make connections, learn and yes – wonder.

A note from SHARE: This 2-part guest post from our friends at Heart Math Tutoring is a must read! Part 1 will give you the scoop on the critical needs their volunteers address. Part 2 (coming next week) will give you the low-down on exactly what it’s like to be a tutoring volunteer.

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Note from the SHARE Team: We love a good party, especially when it's for "good"! This guest post from our friends at The Sandbox will give you the scoop on a kick-off event you won't want to miss!

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In case you missed it, here's one of our popular Smarty Sunday SHARE posts from March:

• The greatest wealth is health. – Virgil

Hey Mom – are you taking care of yourself? Between carpool, groceries, work deadlines, the school play, paying bills and folding the laundry, are you watching your sodium intake, getting enough exercise and keeping your stress level down? Yeah, I thought so. Me neither.

Volunteering can happen even when you’re crazy busy! Check out this quick opportunity to do good:

Nonprofit: Changed Choices

When: Date and time are flexible

Where: At your location

Who: Great for individuals or small groups

Why: Women in prison/reentry often feel forgotten, you can provide hope and encouragement that will make a difference!

It might be tough to get away from the office to volunteer as a team. But you can still rally around a cause, select a local nonprofit to support, and visit the Give Shop - all without leaving the office.

Here’s how it works.

- Go head to head with the department down the hall or challenge a friendly competitor to see who can do the best job getting needed items into the hands of local nonprofit organizations.