American Cancer Society, North Brunswick, NJ Drive cancer patients to and from their treatment appointments, or use your beauty expertise to assist professional makeup artists who give makeovers to female cancer patients. Anixter Center, Chicago Devote two mornings a month helping a person with a disability master word processing and the Web. Bone Builders, Phoenix Community education about osteoporosis is the aim of this group, which relies on volunteers to get the word out by speaking at clubs, church groups, and workplaces. If public speaking isn't your forte, you can distribute packets of information about bone health to family, friends, and coworkers. Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago Bond with a baby in the neonatal unit by first rocking, then providing developmentally-appropriate play, at least weekly.
Older kids enjoy volunteer-led therapeutic play sessions, too.
This hospice gets substantial income from its two thrift stores, which are entirely run by volunteers. You can sort and price donations and staff the checkout counter. At a clinic that serves patients from all over the world, informed, cheerful help at the information desk is extremely important. Help patients and their families find their way around the complex and help host hospital functions. Ochsner Foundation Hospital, New Orleans Junior volunteers ages 14 to 17 can assist play directors with therapeutic activities for children with developmental problems.