Virtual Volunteering 101
Volunteering has a multitude of benefits, not only for the individual or group receiving the service but for those providing it as well. Volunteers can range in the areas they work and serve, including trained services such as education or emergency rescue, or on an…
How Microvolunteering Helps You Help Others
Microvolunteering is popular because it offers the flexibility traditional volunteering does not. It deals with the commitment and capacity of work volunteers can provide. Rather than work on larger, long term volunteer positions, you can devote a specific amount of time on the part of…
Recruiting and Retaining Introverted Volunteers
ntroverts are often misunderstood and even undercounted. Because of this, career and volunteer organizations often lose out on their skills. Introverts become frustrated by being overlooked and misunderstood. They exit before they can be utilized appropriately. Estimates for introverted people range from thirty to fifty…
How to be an Ethical Volunteer
Ethical volunteering is a process of providing support either as a person or using personal resources with good intentions and not volunteering for personal gains. Charitable organizations that engage in ethical volunteering place individuals in areas that match their skill set. However, there are those…
Volunteering in a Nursing Home
If you think volunteering in a nursing home is sad or boring, think again. As a volunteer, your presence can bring a new perspective to nursing home residents who still enjoy the interactions they have with visitors. There are many things that you can do…
The Surprising Benefits of Volunteering
The beneficial nature of leading a thoughtful, well-designed life has been thoroughly explored and has been linked to leading a happier life. In fact, scientific literature perfectly demonstrates that individuals that have a purpose in life, specifically people in their younger years, find that it’s…
How to Volunteer with Youth
Children can grow up to be good people, and they should be guided by the right principles. Nothing helps nurture values as effectively as volunteering. The only thing parents have to worry about is finding the right volunteer opportunities. Volunteering With Toddlers It may seem…
10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Volunteering Abroad
Traveling and volunteering abroad can be a wonderful experience, no matter your age. If you have decided to join a volunteer opportunity abroad, it’s worth doing your research and preparing yourself for any surprises that may occur during your time abroad. Here are some interesting…
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