How to Find a Volunteer Position
This article will give you the steps to help you find volunteer work in your community. Volunteering can be a rewarding experience and enrich your life. Finding the right volunteer work can sometimes be difficult but using this article as a guide, you should be able to find the right volunteer position for you. This article will guide you through the steps you need to become a volunteer.
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First, decide when you are available to volunteer, and for how many hours per week you are willing to volunteer. Some volunteer positions are very flexible but others require a minimum number of hours. You may also need to decide how long of a commitment you are willing to make as you will find that some volunteer work has a minimum time commitment.
Figuring out your time commitment and availability will help to set you up for success!
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Next, decide what sort of volunteer work you would like to do. Are you interested in helping the homeless? Raising funds? Building houses? Building exhibits at a museum? Do you prefer working directly with people such as at a hospital, hospice, or a social service agency? Or do you prefer to file paperwork, answer phones, type reports, or even do grant writing? Once you make a list of the types of positions that interest you, you will narrow your choices down quite a bit! An important step to find volunteer work is to know what sort of work you want to do!
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A third and important step is to think about what sort of organization you would like to become a part of. There are many different organizations that need volunteers so you will have plenty to choose from. Are you interested in finding a non-profit organization? Consider both community based and national based organizations and the different volunteer opportunities they will present to you.
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Consider why people volunteer. Think about why you want to volunteer and what you want to get out of your volunteer experience. What are your skills? Are you trying to learn a new skill, or offer your expertise? There are several great articles on the internet about why people volunteer. Check out the links section of this article to read about why people volunteer.
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Once you have considered the above three steps you are ready to find the volunteer work that will be right for you. There are several great ways you can find your new volunteer position.
1. On the internet and using some of the links provided in this article to search open volunteer positions.
2. The local newspaper.
3. Word of mouth. Don't underestimate this option for finding the perfect volunteer position. Not every organization has the ability to advertise.
4. Check local bulletin boards.
5. If you have an organization in mind already, simply contact the organization directly and ask if they need volunteer work done.
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