Character Q: Bringing Out the Leader in You
4/27/2010
Writing letters for those in a nursing home is a great way for your child to practice handwriting and volunteer!
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Character Q: Bringing Out the Leader in You
4/23/2010
Share the spring cleaning bug by helping an elderly neighbor clean up his or her yard/house.
Character Q: Bringing Out the Leader in You
4/20/2010
Bake some cookies with your child and deliver them to your local fire station.
Character Q: Bringing Out the Leader in You
4/16/2010
Get fit and help others this spring by running or walking for a cause with your family.
CharacterQ: Bringing Out the Leader in You
4/13/2010
Fill backpacks with fun, practical springtime gear (umbrellas, sunglasses and rain boots) and donate.
CharacterQ: Bringing Out the Leader in You
4/11/2010
Research volunteer opportunities. Use this guide, go online or make phone calls in order to find a volunteer opportunity that matches your goals, interest, skills, the amount of time you are willing to volunteer and the issues that you care about. You can also connect with a volunteer center,. Volunteer centers are the hub for civic action and involvement and are good places to start when beginning to look for volunteer opportunities since they provide a connection volunteers and for nonprofit organizations that engage volunteers in the work.
CharacterQ: Bringing Out the Leader in You
4/10/2010
Contact the volunteer coordinator at the agency you’ve selected. Introduce yourself, ask questions about the organization and express your interest in supporting their efforts. If it seems like a good match, set up an interview with the volunteer coordinator. Ask questions like: What does the organization do? What will I be doing? When do you need volunteers? Do you provide training? Will supervision be available?
CharacterQ: Bringing Out the Leader in You
4/9/2010
Determine your service motivation and goals. Think about your motivation for volunteering. Ask yourself these questions: Why do I want to volunteer? What are my goals? Do I want to make a difference in my community, my social life or my career? Once you’ve answered these questions, you will better understand your goals, which will help you select the right opportunity for you.
CharacterQ: Bringing Out the Leader in You
4/8/2010
Assess how much time you can commit. Based on your schedule and current commitments, how much time do you have to volunteer? It’s important to be realistic, but know that any time you can volunteer will make a difference. Whether you have one day a year or a few hours a week, there are volunteer opportunities available that will fit you’re your schedule.
CharacterQ: Bringing Out the Leader in You
4/7/2010
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Choose an issue that you care about. What are you interested in? Is there an issue or cause that you are particularly passionate about? It’s likely that there is a nonprofit that is passionate about it too. Once you define an area in which you want to make an impact you can better choose the volunteer opportunity that’s right for you.
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