Does anyone here volunteer?

[reverend boltron]

I recommend soup kitchens. I have had some of the best experiences there.

Or look into Peace Corps.

 

[sinucus]

I'd have to agree with Specop 007, non-people related things are what I'd do. SPCA or similar would be my route. Animals have no way to defend or help themselves whereas people do. Besides, think about all the cute little kitties...

Sorry for the joke written on it, was the only one I could find.

 

[ArchCenturion]

Bump

 

[dquan97]

I volunteer at my church as the IT Director who oversees upgrades and maintainance of 7-8 workstations and servers. Plus, we use multimedia and presentation apps for the sunday services.

 

[KarenMarie]

I volunteer time for my local animal shelter. I also support a soldier with letters and cards and care packages from home. I also give money to the animal shelters and VFW.

 

[Lola]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
I volunteer time for my local animal shelter. I also support a soldier with letters and cards and care packages from home. I also give money to the animal shelters and VFW.

there is a animal shelter close to our house too. i am thinking i will contact them. The problem with that is that i forsee myself wanting to bring every animal home with me.

 

[GasX]

I volunteered with the local ambulance corps for a while and absolutely loved it. I swear I Never abused the sirens or the lights!

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: reverend boltron
I recommend soup kitchens. I have had some of the best experiences there.

Or look into Peace Corps.

Soup kitchens. LolaWiz, do you live downtown? Many soup kitchen in urban areas.

It isn't for everyone though. Try a hospital. Volunteers are always needed.

 

[kami333]

In the past I've volunteered at a county jail/INS holding center teaching computers, at a medical clinic at a homeless shelter, after school program for inner city youth, and an animal shelter, and am now trying to find time to get trained to do glaucoma exams. Personally working at the shelter was the roughest knowing that a lot of the animals were going to be put down.

 

[computeerrgghh]

Originally posted by: SirStev0
I'm a volunteer EMT, tons of fun and interesting as well as a great service to the community. Other then that, If you have the nerve for it, hospice centers are tough work but always need help.

:thumbsup: Same here. Some other suggestions:
Perhaps joining a club (depending on how active they are). Rotary/Kiwanis/Lions
Kiwanis particularly is more children-oriented. Rotary does some great things like build shelters. Not really sure about Lions.

Habitat for Humanity
United Way/ Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Retirement Home