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Volunteer seeking work (for free!) |
Having recently moved to a new city for the third time in the last 5 years (though I think I’m sticking around here for a while), I’m faced again with finding the perfect volunteer opportunity. I work from home, so volunteering regularly is the perfect way for me to get out of the house, meet new people and of course, do something good for my community. I’ve been lucky enough in my past two cities to find the perfect volunteer commitments but here, it’s been a bit more difficult.
My search began on VolunteerMatch. All organizations that need volunteers use VolunteerMatch, right? Hmm, not so much. Maybe there are other sites or communities where non-profits post their volunteer opportunities or maybe non-profits in my area just don’t need volunteers, because the postings here for my criteria were few and far between.
When that route proved unfruitful, I tried the old-fashioned way and started asking people. I found a few great spots around town that need volunteers and visited their websites. Again, confusion… by the looks of their volunteer sections (if there was one), I’m not exactly sure what their needs are and if I’d fit in, but once I’ve finished my applications, maybe I’ll be pleasantly surprised.
So, what are your thoughts on providing ways for volunteers to find you? Are there sites or communities other than VolunteerMatch that you’re using and if not, is there a need for a new avenue for providing this information? And also, once I do find you, what kind of information do you provide for me that will indicate that I can find a great opportunity with you? Are there barriers to that information such as a rigorous application process? Perhaps a follow-up is to come on great volunteer sections so stay tuned…
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