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30 Days to a better man<br />

How to Find Service Opportunities<br />

One of the reasons many of us don’t serve more is not because we don’t<br />

have the desire, but simply because we don’t know how to get involved. We<br />

don’t know where to jump in. Here are some suggestions on finding a place<br />

to volunteer:<br />

1. Volunteer with a Preexisting Organization<br />

There are lots of established organizations out there that are always<br />

looking for volunteers. All you have to do is sign up. You might want<br />

to check out these:<br />

• Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America<br />

• The Red Cross<br />

• Habitat for Humanity<br />

• Boys Scouts of America<br />

• Meals on Wheels<br />

2. Check a Website<br />

There are several websites out there that simplify the process of finding<br />

a service opportunity. You simply enter your location to view a list<br />

of positions that organizations need filled by a volunteer.<br />

• Volunteer Match<br />

• Serve Net<br />

• Serve.gov<br />

3. Call an Organization<br />

If you already know an area where you’d like to serve, than call up an<br />

organization and asks about volunteer opportunities. For example, if<br />

you’d like to work in education, call up a school. If you want to help<br />

the sick, call a hospital. Other possibilities include prisons, churches,<br />

retirement homes, and charitable organizations. Or you might try to<br />

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