Perhaps you would like to learn a new skill or gain exposure to a new situation. Consider seeking a volunteer opportunity where you'll learn something new. For example, volunteering to work on the newsletter for the local animal shelter will improve your writing and editing abilities-skills that may help you in your career. Or, volunteering can simply offer a change from your daily routine. For example, if your full-time job is in an office, you may decide to take on a more active volunteer assignment, such as leading tours at an art museum or building a playground.
Many nonprofits seek out people who are willing to learn.
Realize beforehand, however, that such work might require a time commitment for training before the actual volunteer assignment begins. If you have 5 minutes You could place a friendly phone call to an elderly shut-in. If you have 1 hour You could give blood. If you have 5 hours You could clean up a city park. If you have 5 days You could build homes for Habitat for Humanity or other housing groups.