Each one of us has the capacity-directly or indirectly-to make a positive impact in someone's life. Finding a volunteer opportunity uniquely suited to you can be accomplished in three simple steps:
use your head
What are my natural talents, hobbies, interests?
How much time can I commit each day/week/month to helping others?
Who can I recruit to help me? Friends, family, co-workers, church folk?
What subject areas are intriguing to me?
follow your heart
What community problems concern me the most?
Which issues have had a direct impact on me, family or friends?
What news headliners are frustrating me the most?
If I could change one thing in my community, what would it be?
lend your hand
Prominently post
99 Ways to Help and scratch at least one off the list each week.
Gather your friends and family and sign up for a volunteer opportunity through
unitedway.org.
Visit your
United Way or local Volunteer Center to offer your assistance.
Honor your commitment.
