How did you choose an organization or community service to volunteer for?

Question

I tried to search this topic on the internet, but I didn't get a lot of info. specifically about this. What, do you think, are the necessary steps that I need to know about myself before volunteering? I tried to volunteer once at a library to assist an ESL tutor for less than 5 days only, but I ended up not liking it.
Honestly, I think I'm killing time at work. I've been thinking of doing other activities besides school, and what I do on my own, yet, I haven't made any actions. Actually, there's volunteer center at school, and one of these days, I'll call them after the holiday...

Answer 1

I think most people already know the answer to this question, but don't trust it when the inner vocie speaks to them. The logical approach (which works well) is to honestly assess your true strengths, combined with the things that interest you the most. Putitng it all together gives you a very clear direction. The intuitive approach is to interpret dreams, listen for things that just sort of "resonate" within you, and meditate on your heart. The approach of wisdom is to do both, and let one side balance the other.

For instance, my strength is my skill as an animal scientist, and it manifests itself through an ability to teach, manage, and lead. I applied for a volunteer assignment in South America with the Peace Corps, because I really wanted to work with wildlife. What I got instead was a domestic animal assignment in Central America. I almost rejected it- but then realized that something in me "clicked", telling me: this is your destiny. Four years later I am still involved, fully using all of my skills and more, trying to bring assistance to the most wonderful group of people I have ever met. The heart and mind have to balance. Follow your passion, and develop the skills to achieve what your dreams tell you. You will do great!

Answer 2

Find something that appeals to you first off. For example, I'm an animal lover, so I volunteer at our local Humane Shelter. I help clean cages and kennels, walk the dogs so that they get a chance to get outside, fold laundry [towels and blankets for the animals to keep them warm and comfortable], what ever needs doing that's within my abilities. I made very sure before starting this work [which I've now been doing several years] to research the facility where I was going to be working. I made sure, for example, that they were a non-kill facility - one that doesn't have a time limit on how long an animal can stay in their care before being adopted or it will be "put down".

Check your local newspapers, your phone book, or even on line.

Most places that run volunteer programs also offer some basic training for those volunteers depending on what types of duties the volunteer is signing up to do. Check around, there are hundreds of opportunities to make a difference, and it's certainly a wonderful rush to me to know I've been able to do just that - I hope it will be for you, too.

Answer 3

Ask yourself what you feel passionately about.
I,m a Veteran my choice is to help other Veterans. The only way you can find fulfilling giving is by what speaks to your heart.
Make a list of what life changing things you've experienced, what has affected those you love and what you care about.
God bless you for wanting to give of yourself!

Answer 4

Visit the organization and meet the people there first hand.
See what they do and how they interact with you. Then you can have information from you own experience to base your decision upon. Thanks

Answer 5

each city has list of community service to volunteer, find something
that you enjoy.