I just moved here and have a lot of time on my hands, and nothing with which to fill it. I was hoping I could find some place to volunteer and make some friends or something, or maybe pick up a class or something along that line. Any suggestions? I'm near the Detroit suburbs area.
2006-07-24 13:30:31 · 10 answers · asked by TheAllKnowingFizz 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Nursing homes always need volunteers.
2006-07-24 13:34:12 · answer #1 · answered by karen wonderful 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out volunteermatch.org. You can find lots of interesting volunteer opportunities in Detroit.
http://www.volunteermatch.org/bymsa/m2160/c/opp1.html
I volunteered at a hospital near me and at AMVETs when I was in high school. It's hard to say what volunteer positions are best as volunteer work is always excellent to have. It builds character and can also show others that you're a well rounded person.
Good luck!
2006-07-24 20:34:59 · answer #2 · answered by penpallermel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go the Volunteers Match online - you can type in your zip code and find plenty of things to do around the area of Detroit and its suburbs. Also check out local hospitals and nursing homes.
http://www.volunteermatch.org
2006-07-24 20:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by mJc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Habitat for Humanity, the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities are a few places you could volunteer. Check them out in the phone book for your area.
2006-07-24 21:11:40 · answer #4 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I volunteer for this organization. In addition to helping ecologists study, and ulitmately protect, the environment, it's interesting, educational, and lots of fun. I bet there is a similar organization in your area. I've read there are such groups around the country.
http://www.sptimes.com/2003/08/08/Citytimes/Frogs_talk_they_listen.shtml
http://www.seaworld.org/fln/in.htm
2006-07-24 20:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by Phil S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest volunteering at your closest nursing home. There is such a need for caring individuals to work with our elderly population and you get rewards just by seeing that you have made someone feel important by just taking the time to listen to them.
2006-07-24 20:38:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
help out at a seniors home, volunteer at a treatment center
go to the hospital and read to the children in pediatrics, run errands for the seniors on you street
2006-07-24 20:43:01 · answer #7 · answered by queenbitch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children's hospital, lots of caring, sensitive, thoughtful, employed people. Good friend materials to work with.
2006-07-24 20:35:06 · answer #8 · answered by nik named mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this site:
http://www.volunteermatch.org/
You can choose the location where you are and search for opportunities near you.
2006-07-24 20:38:13 · answer #9 · answered by get a grip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do the Humane Society. It's so fulfulling.
2006-07-24 20:33:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋