6 Steps to get you started volunteering

6 Steps to Get Involved


1. Choose your something. There are tons of organizations that need help, but which one is most important to you?
Do you want to work with kids, help clean the planet, or take care of animals in shelters?

2. Make a list of your talents and abilities. Decide what you can do for your cause to make the biggest difference. If you are a great soccer player, you might want to teach kids your skills at an after-school program. Volunteering should be fun, so work on something that you enjoy.

3. Search for local organizations that support the cause you believe in.

4. Contact each organization about different opportunities. First, make sure that they accept volunteers under 18. If they do, let them know what you can do, and see how you can help.

5. Talk to others. If you think you would enjoy volunteering with this organization, ask to speak to other volunteers to make sure their experience was as good as you hope yours will be.

6. Do something! Start volunteering as soon as possible and make the most out of your talents.

Volunteering allows you to meet people that you may not have and or you have similar interests. You may make new friends of the same age or different ages. Or you may make contacts that lead to internships and future Jobs. Who knows you may learn a skill set you have wanted to know for a while.
The possibilities are endless!