In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: While some volunteer opportunities will be relatively low-key when it comes to the application process, others will want many of the same things an employer would want. For instance, many will have you fill out an application. They'll likely want to talk with you, as well as check your references. Be courteous and professional throughout these interactions. Spend some time preparing for the interview, much as you would for a job interview. Be ready to talk about yourself, your background, and what you have to offer to the organization. Remember, the interview is also a time for you to assess whether the organization is the right fit for you. Don't be afraid to ask any questions you may have. Organizations are going to have certain objectives for their volunteers. Some may require training or a certain number of hours per week. Some may have a rigid volunteer schedule, while others may be more flexible. The important thing is you know what you're getting into ahead of time. For instance, volunteers at a museum may be expected to learn parts of the galleries to give tours, while volunteers at a clinic will be expected to maintain certain privacy standards. If you're helping with a 5K charity run, you may find volunteers are expected to do things like sign people in, assist at water stations, or help organize the crowd. For some organizations, training will be minimal. You may need to attend a short orientation, for instance. In other organizations, it may be more extensive. One suicide crisis organization, for instance, requires its volunteers to take a training course and get certification that costs $250, though you may be able to get assistance with the cost. That is, you don't want to immediately commit to volunteering three times a week for a year only to find that you hate your volunteer position. Of course, you can always back out, but it's better to commit to just a little bit of time at first to see if you like volunteering at the organization. Once you've volunteered there for a short period and decided you like it, you can commit to a longer period of time. . You shouldn't stay in a volunteer position you're unhappy with. If you are unhappy, try asking about how your work could be shifted within the organization. If that doesn't work, consider finding another opportunity somewhere else.
Summary: Treat the application like a job. Ask what's expected of volunteers. Complete any needed training. Start volunteering slowly. Move organizations if needed.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Pruning done only for the health of the plant should be scheduled for the late winter or early spring, before new growth has had much chance for development. Since burning bushes are primarily grown for their foliage, you don't need to worry too much about accidentally removing flower buds. The most vibrant foliage will grow on new branches, though, so it is still best to trim the bush before new growth has developed. When you decide to prune a burning bush for the health of the plant alone, you only need to worry about removing branches that could encourage disease to spread through the plant and destroy it. Even if you opt to prune the plant for shape, you should still prune it for health before worrying shape maintenance. Use pruning shears to cut away any dead branches or branches that have been severely injured. Branches are most often injured by disease, insect infestation, animals, or bad weather. Cut diseased branched down to their point of origin on the main stem. Doing so is the only way to make sure that the disease does not spread. Injured branches can be cut back to their point of origin on the main stem, or you may wish to only cut away the injured portion of the branch. In the latter case, cut the injured branch down to a side branch and make the cut 1/4 inch (6 mm) above the bud. Look for any branches or branch stubs that are intertwined or rubbing against each other. Use pruning shears to remove these branches, as well. Cut these branches down to their point of origin on the main stem. Problem branches like these will typically grow back again in the same direction, so it is best to remove them completely instead of trimming them down.
Summary: Prune in late winter or early spring. Remove dead or dying branches. Cut away branches that rub together.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It is important to go into the websites to change your account settings, because if you only unsubscribe in an email, it will only stop you from receiving one type of email notification. In addition, you will continue to receive other emails from the website. For example, Twitter and Facebook are examples of websites that will send you multiple notices. On Facebook, Twitter, and many other sites, the settings tab is in a drop down menu located in the top right corner of your home or profile page. Click on the small profile picture in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Then click on the Settings tab in the drop down menu . The notifications tab will most likely be on the left hand panel of your screen. It is halfway down the list of notifications options listed on both Twitter and Facebook. You will see other other notifications settings, for example, you can also change the web notifications settings. Ignore those and go to your email notifications. You can turn off the more frequent notifications. For example, when someone comments on posts you are tagged in. On the other hand, you can choose to keep notifications that you do want to receive. For example, you can choose to keep some notifications turned on, like when someone adds you as a friend. Turn off all notifications. If you want to turn them all off at once, you can also do that. At the top of your Notifications page, check the box to only receive emails about your account, security and privacy. To turn off all emails on Twitter, click on the blue button that says Turn off. If you are also receiving spam on your phone, unsubscribe from the notifications you are receiving. Either above or below the tab Email Notifications you will see a tab for Mobile. If you want to continue receiving particular notifications, do not click on the notifications you like to continue to receive. If the mobile notification page asks for your phone number, do not enter your number. You are not receiving their notifications through your mobile phone. Even though your email notifications may appear on your phone, those have now been handled.
Summary:
Log into the accounts that send you multiple email notifications. Go into your account Settings. Click on the Notifications tabs. Go to your Email Notifications tab. Unsubscribe from the notifications you don't want to receive. Click the mobile notifications tab and unsubscribe.