How to Find a Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering is good for everyone - it humbles the volunteer and gives great joy to both the volunteer and the person receiving your efforts. If you've ever wanted to find a volunteering opportunity but have had a hard time finding a somewhere that needs your services, this resource will help you to find many opportunities.

Things You'll Need

• The Desire to Help Others

Instructions

1. Visit www.volunteermatch.org and sign up free to learn about volunteer opportunities.

2. Once that you have confirmed your sign up, you can search by zip code and/or keyword if you are looking for a specific type of volunteering opportunity such as community service, local charities, homeless, etc.

3. When you find something that interests you and fits your schedule, you simply fill out a request and someone from the organization will contact you with more information.

4. Get out there and help others! Get your kids and family involved too. Spread the word to your friends as well. If we all help a little, we'll make the world a better place.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember, the gift of time is just as important as money. If you can't afford to donate monetarily, consider giving some of your time to change the lives of others.

• Before giving money to any charity, make sure that you check them out and know they are legitimate.

Resources

• Volunteer Match Website