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Volunteer: 10 Ways to Find Time

1 Combine family time with volunteering. Volunteering is a great way to spend quality time with the family while passing your values to your children.

2 Many companies give their employees time to volunteer during the workday. Ask about policies at your job.

3 Make a specific volunteer opportunity a weekly, monthly, or even yearly tradition so it is just as important as a birthday or holiday.

4 Join a social group that emphasizes volunteering. You'll meet new people, network and give back to the "community" all at the same time.

5 Make of list of volunteer activities that do not require a commitment and keep them handy. When you have a little free time, you can spontaneously decide to participate.

6 Seize unexpected free time like snow days as opportunities to volunteer. Shovel sidewalks of elderly neighbors or make fleece blankets for shelters.

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Use spring cleaning as an opportunity to donate clothing and household items in good condition to charity.

8 Plan to volunteer on MLK Day and other holidays when there is no school or work.

9 Consider taking a volunteer vacation. The next time you take a few days to travel, think about using a portion of your time off to help those in need.

10 The most recent data about volunteering in America suggests that the most likely person to volunteer is a woman with a job and kids are likely the busiest people in this country! People make time to volunteer when they care about an issue.

Figure out what moves you and you'll find the time!

　

Volunteer: 10 Ways to Find Time

1	Combine family time with volunteering. Volunteering is a great way to spend quality time with the family while passing your values to your children.
2	Many companies give their employees time to volunteer during the workday. Ask about policies at your job.
3	Make a specific volunteer opportunity a weekly, monthly, or even yearly tradition so it is just as important as a birthday or holiday.
4	Join a social group that emphasizes volunteering. You'll meet new people, network and give back to the "community" all at the same time.
5	Make of list of volunteer activities that do not require a commitment and keep them handy. When you have a little free time, you can spontaneously decide to participate.
6	Seize unexpected free time like snow days as opportunities to volunteer. Shovel sidewalks of elderly neighbors or make fleece blankets for shelters.
7	Use spring cleaning as an opportunity to donate clothing and household items in good condition to charity.
8	Plan to volunteer on MLK Day and other holidays when there is no school or work.
9	Consider taking a volunteer vacation. The next time you take a few days to travel, think about using a portion of your time off to help those in need.
10	The most recent data about volunteering in America suggests that the most likely person to volunteer is a woman with a job and kids are likely the busiest people in this country! People make time to volunteer when they care about an issue.
	Figure out what moves you and you'll find the time!