Organizations of all kinds are starving for volunteers. Especially right now, when their funding is being cut and monetary support from members is down.
If you are out of work, volunteering is a wonderful excuse to get out of the house. I regularly hear from job seekers how fulfilling it is to volunteer. The top cited reasons they go it:
Look at the big picture of what is important to you (not necessarily work or career, but maybe). Find an organization that is meaningful to you. This is really important. You want to donate your time to something that you will enjoy. You could volunteer through a professional organization, your church, your town/city, anywhere. They all need you.
Be specific in stating the time you can donate- don't over-extend yourself. Let them know how you can help or what you can do. Most organizations will gladly create an opportunity for you to help if they can. Ask!
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