I'm looking for some good volunteer work to do for college applications. I already have Big Brotheres/Big Sisters down, and working at a local humane society.
Any Other Ideas?
Thanks alot : ]
2007-11-08 04:00:01 · 8 answers · asked by erin <3 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
BBBS is a wonderful organization, but a lot of times you are going to need to be 21+ with a federal background check.
You can certainly talk to hospitals, but a lot of them are VERY hesitant about letting volunteers come in and rock babies/hold babies, etc. for security reasons. Some hospitals allow it, but a lot have really cracked down.
Okay, enough about what you can't do. Let's talk about what you CAN do.....If you're not sure, call your local Volunteer Center. They're geared toward helping you find the right opportunity based on your schedule and what you're interested in doing. If you don't have a volunteer center, try calling your local United Way, or visting 1-800volunteer.org or volunteermatch.org online for some ideas!
2007-11-08 07:42:36 · answer #1 · answered by sylvia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Volunteer for what you really enjoy. Big Brothers etc is at least a years commitment and they will usually want older people. There is a lot of training and background checking involved. If you love animals the humane society is great. If you like to work with older adults volunteer at a senior center. You can serve meals at a homeless shelter. If you prefer working with people with disabilities volunteer for special olympics. If you really would rather just volunteer in an office or for special events contact a cause that you would like to support. and ask about their volunteer opportunities.
2007-11-08 04:09:53 · answer #2 · answered by Diane M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Help out at a nursing home. Or in a hospital maybe visiting patients? Check with a local hospital's policy on that. Go to a homeless shelter and help pass out food or just hang out and talk to people; help them feel wanted.
2007-11-08 14:02:08 · answer #3 · answered by Malia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call them and ask in case you are able to VOLUNTEER and furnish your information. they are going to be very not at risk of say no loose artwork and to that end... you get your foot interior the door. you are able to now build connections and get to be responsive to the enterprise greater suitable, plus attempt and study the job as suitable you are able to to decrease or bypass education. as quickly as you get to be responsive to human beings and alter right into a easy face, ask if there are any everlasting positions obtainable interior the enterprise, something paid. If not wait and see. they'll probably hire you formerly somebody who basically drops off a resume whilst a place opens up.
2016-09-28 14:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by caspersen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may volunteer as a candy stripper at hospitals or volunteer to assist old folks in assisted living facilities.
2007-11-08 04:10:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the local community food banks in your area. Also check with the senior citizens groups in your area, also check victims of violence programs in your area
2007-11-08 08:15:24 · answer #6 · answered by evelyn m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An easy service project is The Pencil Project.
www.thepencilproject.com
Your friends can help you out (it's EASY) and then you all can claim it on your applications.
2007-11-08 04:30:15 · answer #7 · answered by itsallgood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to the hospital and help change the babies. but you will have to have a back round search first. or you can go to a school and help with the 1st-3rd grade kids. play and read books maybe grade papers.
2007-11-08 06:05:05 · answer #8 · answered by Redders 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋