Have recipients collecting unemployment benefits volunteer for 20 hours a week in parks maintenance, schools, etc..., wherever there is a shortage of workers due to budget cuts.
This mandatory activity will help the unemployed maintain there self esteem, have positive contribution to their mental health as they continue to be productive members in society and increase their chances to re-enter the workforce in the future.
This program can help avoid closure of parks, help raise the education level and at the same time reduce the future government spending on mental health.
In addition, such requirements are likely to reduce the abuse of unemployment benefits claims.