I Want to Volunteer, Now What?! Find Your Cause * Gain Skills * Start Your Own Volunteer Project

by Egan, Hope

• ISBN13: 9780760731932
• ISBN10: 0760731934
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-28
• Publisher: Silver Lining

Summary

Nothing is more satisfying than lending a helping hand to those in need-tutoring a child struggling to read, brightening the day of someone elderly and alone, bringing a meal to someone who's homebound. But how exactly do you become involved? Look no further: here is the first comprehensive guide to the world of volunteering. It assesses every key area of need: education, victims' services, the environment, culture, and politics. Put your skills to work, or learn new ones, from writing newsletters to keeping the books to fundraising-or simply being a good listener. Become an expert on coalition building and getting grants. Do community outreach, perhaps joining the volunteer firefighters, donating time to a local school or hospital, or working in an animal shelter. There's even advice on programs abroad and on starting your own project. It's easier when you know how to make that connection.