Giving to others also includes volunteering

Tis the season of giving.

We’re all familiar with the practice of gift giving over this holiday season. There is also the aspect of charitable giving.

In fact, many charitable organizations and non-profits look to this time of year for help strengthening their financial and other coffers. For some, the holidays are the time of year that accounts for much of their budget for the next year.

Those who are able to give often do so more generously during this holiday season. As an example, the fifth-annual Giving Tuesday saw a record amount of donations made in the 24-hour period of Nov. 29, with o...