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Yash
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What are the various kinds of volunteer work that college students can take part in?
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Rich Gunn
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Your college's career placement center may have volunteer opportunities for students in the school, and also in the school's local community.
Many cities and and communities have Volunteer's Center; see if your community has one.
The question you want to ask yourself is why you are interested in a volunteer opportunity:
1. If is to pursue a passion to help others, what is that specific passion? For example, if your passion-goal is to help feed less fortunate members of your community, you can look for food kitchens or food banks in your community.
2. If your goals is to develop skills, then the type of organization is less important, as long as you can develop the skills you seek.
In that case, make a list of the specific skills you want to develop, and bring that list with you to the volunteer center.
3. If your volunteer goal is to get an introduction to your career choice, see if that profession has a local organization. These organizations plan events for members; volunteering for these events will not only help you to learn about your future career, but will also allow to meet people who are in that career. As you get to know them, you can ask for their advice about pursuing this career, and the connections you make may also lead to a job opportunity.
Many cities and and communities have Volunteer's Center; see if your community has one.
The question you want to ask yourself is why you are interested in a volunteer opportunity:
1. If is to pursue a passion to help others, what is that specific passion? For example, if your passion-goal is to help feed less fortunate members of your community, you can look for food kitchens or food banks in your community.
2. If your goals is to develop skills, then the type of organization is less important, as long as you can develop the skills you seek.
In that case, make a list of the specific skills you want to develop, and bring that list with you to the volunteer center.
3. If your volunteer goal is to get an introduction to your career choice, see if that profession has a local organization. These organizations plan events for members; volunteering for these events will not only help you to learn about your future career, but will also allow to meet people who are in that career. As you get to know them, you can ask for their advice about pursuing this career, and the connections you make may also lead to a job opportunity.
Thanks for the sound advice, I will definitely be following along these lines.
Yash
Doc Frick
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Thank You for wanting to Volunteer Yash,
Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you. Volunteers generously give their time and dedication just to make nonprofit and charity organization events or programs run smoothly. Appreciating this selfless effort from time to time helps to remind these individuals of their importance to the greater good. I wanted to let you know that you are doing an outstanding job and extremely glad what you are doing to help others. Thank you so much Yash.
VOLUNTEER MATCH • https://www.volunteermatch.org/
Allows users to search by zip code for volunteer opportunities throughout the United States. You can tailor your search by interest, such as crisis support, education, homelessness, hunger or international, or to find specific organizations such as Big Brother/Big Sister. The opportunities are marked with special icons if kids, teens, seniors or groups are especially welcome to volunteer. Users can subscribe to a monthly e-newsletter or read news stories about volunteering. There is a special section for "virtual volunteering" opportunities.
POINTS OF LIGHT FOUNDATION • https://www.pointsoflight.org/get-involved/
You can search by state to find "volunteer centers" within each state that offer volunteering opportunities. A special section, "Family Matters," highlights volunteering as a family, with suggestions on how to participate in "National Family Volunteer Day."
ALL FOR GOOD • https://www.allforgood.org/
The largest database of volunteer opportunities online, All for Good is the ultimate platform for finding ways to make a difference. Each month, the site hosts 150,000 local volunteer listings in major cities. They support the health and well-being of our communities through social isolation, recognizing the desire to help others by giving back remains strong. In addition, the needs of our neighbors and communities grow in times of crisis. They are committed to helping meet those needs while taking the appropriate precautions to keep people safe.
iVOLUNTREER • https://ivolunteer.org/
Allows you to pinpoint exactly the volunteer opportunity you want. The database allows you to search by zip code, city, state, or country. with a simple mission: to find projects that are easy, fun and most importantly, give back. Be part of the good thing that happens when one person says 'iVolunteer...do you?'"
TEEN LIFE • https://www.teenlife.com/category/volunteer/
Dedicated to building the "character and competence of our nation's youth" They have thousands of nonprofit organizations in all 50 states that accept teens under 18 who are interested in everything from working with animals to volunteering at homeless shelters. Just begin your search by ZIP code and filter "community service" to find community service opportunities for teens near you.
Yash, If you choose a project that suits you, volunteering can be a rewarding experience. Not only will you finish your required hours, you will also get the sense of accomplishment that comes from knowing you've made a real difference in the world.
Hope this was Helpful Yash
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https://www.idealist.org/en/
https://leadasap.ysa.org/
https://www.volunteer.gov/
https://www.redcross.org/
Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you. Volunteers generously give their time and dedication just to make nonprofit and charity organization events or programs run smoothly. Appreciating this selfless effort from time to time helps to remind these individuals of their importance to the greater good. I wanted to let you know that you are doing an outstanding job and extremely glad what you are doing to help others. Thank you so much Yash.
VOLUNTEER MATCH • https://www.volunteermatch.org/
Allows users to search by zip code for volunteer opportunities throughout the United States. You can tailor your search by interest, such as crisis support, education, homelessness, hunger or international, or to find specific organizations such as Big Brother/Big Sister. The opportunities are marked with special icons if kids, teens, seniors or groups are especially welcome to volunteer. Users can subscribe to a monthly e-newsletter or read news stories about volunteering. There is a special section for "virtual volunteering" opportunities.
POINTS OF LIGHT FOUNDATION • https://www.pointsoflight.org/get-involved/
You can search by state to find "volunteer centers" within each state that offer volunteering opportunities. A special section, "Family Matters," highlights volunteering as a family, with suggestions on how to participate in "National Family Volunteer Day."
ALL FOR GOOD • https://www.allforgood.org/
The largest database of volunteer opportunities online, All for Good is the ultimate platform for finding ways to make a difference. Each month, the site hosts 150,000 local volunteer listings in major cities. They support the health and well-being of our communities through social isolation, recognizing the desire to help others by giving back remains strong. In addition, the needs of our neighbors and communities grow in times of crisis. They are committed to helping meet those needs while taking the appropriate precautions to keep people safe.
iVOLUNTREER • https://ivolunteer.org/
Allows you to pinpoint exactly the volunteer opportunity you want. The database allows you to search by zip code, city, state, or country. with a simple mission: to find projects that are easy, fun and most importantly, give back. Be part of the good thing that happens when one person says 'iVolunteer...do you?'"
TEEN LIFE • https://www.teenlife.com/category/volunteer/
Dedicated to building the "character and competence of our nation's youth" They have thousands of nonprofit organizations in all 50 states that accept teens under 18 who are interested in everything from working with animals to volunteering at homeless shelters. Just begin your search by ZIP code and filter "community service" to find community service opportunities for teens near you.
Yash, If you choose a project that suits you, volunteering can be a rewarding experience. Not only will you finish your required hours, you will also get the sense of accomplishment that comes from knowing you've made a real difference in the world.
Hope this was Helpful Yash
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Thank You for your continued support Dexter. You see, in life, lots of people know what to do, but few actually do what they know. Knowing is not enough! We must take action.
Doc Frick
Thank you for the advice and so many options for volunteering! I highly appreciate it
Yash
Your Welcome Yash. The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.
Doc Frick
Yasemin G.
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Hi Yash! There's a lot of different opportunities to be honest. For example it can be an area you are interested, maybe you like to tutor or work with animals, you can then volunteer in a classroom or an animal shelter. There isn't really a check off box but more so what speaks to you and what you can maybe talk about in a college application. That being said it's also important to stay committed such as picking a couple of activities throughout high school and staying with them. We had a volunteer organization at our high school that was linked to our community; we did a variety of activities like sew pillowcases for children in the hospital, prepare lunch for the food shelter, plant a garden to help low-income families get nutritional meals in their diets, etc. It was a lot of experience and diversity but it was an organization I stuck with for about 3 years and loved it a lot! Look around and see what you like, sometimes your school may have something as well; with COVID it is difficult but there are also online opportunities such as Points of Light that I would recommend to check out. Make sure to obtain your parents'/guardians' permission if under 18, as most opportunities do require it!
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
Thanks a lot for the suggestion! I really appreciate your help :)
Yash
You're welcome!
Yasemin G.
Anthony Rizzo
Graduate Assistant- College Athletics
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Anthony’s Answer
Hello Yash, I am happy to help answer your question. The first recommendation I would make is to look for volunteer opportunities related to your field of interest. This can be a great way to not only gain experience, but to develop a network in your field that can be helpful when looking for internships and/or jobs. Employers also love seeing volunteer experience in your field of interest, as it shows you are passionate about your career development.
When looking for opportunities, a google search can always be beneficial. You can also go through your school or university as they often share opportunities from local organizations. When meeting with your academic advisor, mention that you are interested in volunteering and see if maybe they can point you in the right direction, whether it be a website to check out or a link to a bunch of opportunities.
When looking for opportunities, a google search can always be beneficial. You can also go through your school or university as they often share opportunities from local organizations. When meeting with your academic advisor, mention that you are interested in volunteering and see if maybe they can point you in the right direction, whether it be a website to check out or a link to a bunch of opportunities.