Volunteering

Most people agree that they gain more than they give when volunteering. The experience is enhanced when the volunteer opportunity is one for which the volunteer has a passion. Finding your passion is a key element in motivating you to keep coming back for more. The How Can I Serve Best? questionnaire will act as a guide to help you determine what type of volunteer opportunity is right for you.

If you have given some thought to volunteering but have not yet done so, it may be because there are some unanswered questions you have about getting involved. Volunteering FAQ addresses some of these issues. Giving from Your Heart, A Guide to Volunteering was written to answer these and many other questions concerning volunteering. If you still have questions, use the Ask Us link. We want to address your concerns and work with you to find the volunteer opportunity that is right for you. For many, the solution will be simply to point you in the right direction, while for others it may take several e-mails or conversations to make the best match possible.

There are almost 900,000 nonprofit organizations and many offer volunteer opportunities. Searching for them one-by-one is not a very practical way to spend your time. Volunteer Resources provides links to some of the most widely used internet sites that connect with a wide variety of nonprofits and possibilities for the volunteer. By using their databases, you may be able to easily find a great volunteer position. For some, it may take a bit more searching, but the opportunity is out there. If you are still unsure, Contact Us. 

While people don’t volunteer because they wish to receive accolades, it is nice to recognize outstanding efforts by individuals. Volunteer For Good recognizes persons who have made a difference by their actions. Nominated by peers, the Volunteer of the Month is a means of saying “Thank you for your extraordinary gift of volunteering.”

Nonprofit organizations are also recognized for their creativity and the benefits provided by their services. The Nonprofit of the Month acknowledges the efforts of individual organizations as they serve their communities. Let us know about your favorite nonprofit that is performing extraordinary service to the community.

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