You can volunteer in order to promote a cause, advance your career, meet new friends, gain recognition, or simply enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from helping others. Check the time it takes to do a particular volunteer job. How does the time commitment fit your schedule and lifestyle. Think about your skills, interests, and life experiences and how they could be useful in volunteer setting. Let your employer help.
Many companies have corporate volunteer programs or referral services for volunteer opportunities.
Keep your eyes and ears open when you're at schools, libraries, places of worship, hospitals, civic and arts events. They're all good places to find out about volunteer opportunities. Be open and honest about your desire for meaningful and satisfying work and the need to have acceptance and respect for the staff. Be willing to give and take honest feedback in your volunteer job, and, when necessary, to be an advocate for change. Respect confidentiality in volunteer settings.