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Elders of Tres Dias and the Christian Leaders of the Churches Cameron Cravey have been fortunate to become a part of, have taught him the importance of giving back to communities. Being involved in the community does not have to be a complicated undertaking and Cameron Cravey believes that if every person did one thing for their community at least once a year, that the impact would be tremendous. Cameron Cravey works with children and youth, both in the community where he lives as well as within his church. Cameron Cravey points out that something as simple as picking up trash on the street where you live can have an impact. When approached about community involvement, people’s top excuses are one of two things: they do not have the time it takes to get involved or they don’t know what they can do. Cameron Cravey was taught that those who use the lack of time excuse could find an activity they already do and merge it with something productive for a cause. For example, if every evening you walk for an hour to exercise, take a shopping bag along and pick up trash along your route. For parents who spend their time running their kids to afterschool activities, get involved in those. Parents can help paint sets for school plays or take up coaching for community sports teams. Cameron Cravey encourages those with busy schedules to make the most efficient use of their time. For those who don’t know what they can do to get involved in their communities, Cameron Cravey suggests asking two things. First, think about what you’re good at, have fun doing, or are interested in. If that leaves you clueless, think about something bothersome. When you have thought about what you’re good at, think about how you can use that to help in the community. If you like sports, like Cameron Cravey, consider being a referee or coaching a youth team. If you’re a musician, consider offering a lesson or joining a church praise band. Cameron Cravey’s second piece of advice for those who don’t know how to help might seem a little less clear. People are probably wondering how thinking of bothersome things can be helpful. If, for example, you are bothered by a neighbor’s unsightly yard, offer to help clean it up. If roadside litter bothers you on your daily commute, take an hour or so to clean it up. Chances are that if something bothers you, it’s also bothering others. By taking a step to fix those things that bother you, you’re most likely doing a service for more people than you’d guess.
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