Now that you know a bit
more about your multitude of
options for getting involved as a volunteer, it's time to
figure out the details.
1.
Thinking
about your goals, interests, and skills may
save you time and energy by steering you away from volunteer positions that
just don't fit the bill, and towards roles you'll get a lot out of!
2.
The
time you waste getting trained for an unwanted volunteer role wastes the time
and energy for the organization, too. Now they have to go out and find, place,
and train someone all over again.
3.
Finally,
and most importantly, a bad fit can in some cases actually end up causing harm.
For example, quitting a mentoring commitment early can damage the self-esteem
of a young person (who may have abandonment issues already).
Such
consequences are the opposite of doing good. It's wise to be thorough in
determining what a good volunteer fit is, for you. That said, participating in
day-long service projects or other micro-volunteering efforts are effective
ways of giving volunteering a try.
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