ebay isnt a bad way to make a few pennies.
If its boredom you want to alliviate rather then earning money, then as the man says, try some voluntory work, or take up a new hobby. Learn a musical instrument, do some sports lessons - get fit even!
Voluntary work can be very rewarding. Another of noo Labours legacies is that almost all of the important services in this country (despite the highest taxation in history) rely heavily on volunteer workers.