I tried out last week at a soup van - there were about 25 volunteers including myself, and about 500 homeless people. I don't think I'll go back, I just felt lost within the sea of people. I had the feeling that it would have made no difference if I had been there or not. Sure, it sounds selfish of me, but the reason why I want to do volunteer work is to feel useful. Also, I'm not a very sociable person, so it was all a bit overwhelming. My family thought I might not be able to handle all the homeless people, but it turned out that I couldn't handle all the volunteers!! I need to find something else that makes me feel useful and needed, without making me want to run and hide. Any suggestions??
2006-08-18 22:16:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
You could volunteer for any number of church activities, for the Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity or a local hospital just to name a few. Contact any children's services near you to see if they need an extra hand.
How very thoughtful of you! Good luck! :)
2006-08-18 22:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by Some Guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are interested in the medical field, you can volunteer for your local Fire Department / Ambulance Service. Some Fire Departments have stations that are completely managed by volunteers. You can just do the EMS Only service without becoming a Firefighter. Which means you will only be working in the Ambulance. That way, you get to have experience and learn some amazing life saving tricks. They will also train you very well. Good luck.
2006-08-21 21:32:35 · answer #2 · answered by makemelaugh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you start with the Red Cross, they are sure to find you something within your interests and capabilities. They have all sorts of openings for volunteers! Plus, it looks good on your resume,' should you ever decide to return to the work force. I'm the same way, I like to feel useful. Try volunteering in a nearby school, they are always looking for tutors, classroom helpers, office workers...etc. Have fun!
2006-08-22 21:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by Evil Wordmonger, LTD LOL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Volunteer at a hospital or nursing home (to read/answer mail, accompany residents on field trips, play games with children, etc)...Volunteer in your community on social service events or the park board...Red Cross is always seeking help...Animal shelters are grateful for volunteers
2006-08-19 05:57:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well maybee its time to be totally un=selfish and drop what you are doing as people want vultures yesterday,for all kinds of work in the USA and abroad.But i suggest that you do some courses before you go out ,The (poorer countries)even go as far as selling there children ,so you can see how much needs to be done,each journey begins with a single step,so lets make the move in the right direction,pls ember the poll, and any answers are confident ail bound by law and cannot be used against you as Long as we behave our language and persons names silent,we cant blame who we know guilty by add mission or there found out ,us as a government should try and get treaty policy's that allow all sex offenders sent Bach home to face court,as the men are buying there Wat out in two weeks(India,Russia ans wherever there is a market people are being murder for their organs,it like a program on some Asian country and they plainly state that while you are in goal your organs are the property of the Chinese Government.total spin don't you think it 2006 going on 2007 and this is the crime of the future as well as selling people,i only hope that Jesus comes soon its our only hope
2006-08-19 06:03:07 · answer #5 · answered by RICKYLEE P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a local Nursing Home or Convelescent Hospital and Help feed people or make beds, take Vitals, what ever you are capable, they appreciate it.
2006-08-19 06:11:50 · answer #6 · answered by Boliver Bumgut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋