How do i go about finding something to volunteer for in my area?
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first know what you want to do...a great place to start would be at a local hospital or your church. There is always the Salvation Army and the Goodwill. And don't forget the elderly neighbor who can't mow his or her lawn. That's also volunteering!
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You need to find out whats happening in your area and find something you would like to join in.\nto make new friends  volunteering is always good.\nAt your age  if you don't want to help with the soup kitchen or hospital  you can check out the fire dept.\nfor summer fun\ncheck out the whats happening section in the local newspaper.\ntune into a local radio station.\ncheck out the church bulletin
780819
If the stuff is of any value you might try\nhttp://www.freecycle.org\nThe Salvation Army and Goodwill will take usable items as well.
451286
A good start would be approaching the childcare centres and offering to volunteer.  I find things eventuate from here.
788456
you could start with flyers for volunteers in public access areas, eg grocery stores, public offices etc you could use the same technique for donations. website could be another source of gathering volunteers and donations, a volunteer could make the website too, good luck
275966
You can do a community website....people can post things for sale, giving things away for free, lost pets, announcements, important phone numbers.\n\nIt's somewhere all your neighbors can check for important information all the time.
898732
Where are you based out of? I am interested in helping by volunteerining my time but I must know where you are located.\nIf you click on my picture you will be able to send me an email and we can go from there.
259634
Ask your clergyman or teacher for suggestions on places to volunteer.  Sometimes something as simple as delivering a meal to someone who is alone and stuck in their apartment can be a significant contribution to that person.\n\nOr - are you talking about winning the Nobel Prize?  That could take a little longer.
696082
accept items of interest for resale. sort of a thrift store operation. there is nothing like getting something for your donation. you might can get a location donated.
205883
Get everyone involved call your friends and neighbors to help with the benefit. Give everyone something to do. Set a date. Make poster. You need to call your local business and ask for donation and tell them what you are doing. Have your local news paper to advertise for free.  Have a raffle on something that one of the stores give you. If you can get a florist to donate a plant you could raffle it off.  Me and two of my friends had a befit for a small boy in our home town and raised over $3000.00 We used a vacated lot  and had a huge yard sale and had all kind of activities for kids and adults to do. We even had a local band to preform and Pepsi donate a drink machine. Ask the fire department and police to get involved. Ask them to let the kids look at the trucks and cars.We even got our med helicopter to land and it was a big hit. Have a bake sale. Have someone to sell hamburgers and hot dogs. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Tell the business's you will advertise their name on what ever they donated. And have fun. Good Luck
471574
Try this link to browse different charities in your area:\n\nhttp://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.cat&stid=52&rgid=9\n\nGood luck!
268143
First you need to pick a part of the world you want to go to.  Then try searching in Google for "volunteer NGO ___" the blank being where you want to work.  You'll soon have way too many options to choose from (you might also want to decide what kind of a project you want to work on - i.e. education, health, family planning, etc.)\n\nidealist.org is one of the biggest sites for this kind of thing.  A quick Google search would bring up dozens of others.
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There are many government grants published on a regular basis for just this very kind of thing. You need to find someone experienced in searching for them and writing grant proposals to donate their time and efforts to your cause.\n\nIn the meantime, talk to the county you're in about programs they have.  Write letters to large corporations like Wal-Mart and other industries in neighboring areas.  They usually have budgets set aside for community activism.
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If in Alabama, try Disabled Veterans of America/Alabama(?).\nThey give away small household items (ex. kitchen shears) for donations.
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The world needs more people like you!! \n\nHere are some websites you can try:\nhttp://www.1800volunteer.org\nhttp://www.pointsoflight.org (The Points of Light Foundation)\nhttp://www.cns.gov (Corporation for National Community Service)\nhttp://national.unitedway.org (The United Way)\n\nAny of these sites should help direct you to some local opportunities. You can also check with your local volunteer center to see what's available. \n\nFailing all that, check with your local Salvation Army, Rescue Mission and churches/synagogues. They will probably have some opportunities avaialable!\n\nGood luck!
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There are many programs, depending on where you live. The local parks often have programs. The Salvation Army.... contact your local United Way office. They usually know what resources are available.
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Check out Volunteer Match (see link below) and see if they have anything you're interested in.  Enter your zip code for opportunities in your area.