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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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