How do I decide where I should volunteer?

While any kind of volunteer work benefits both the volunteer and society, it is important to consider your goals for volunteering. When trying to gain a position in a particular industry, search for volunteer opportunities within that industry. If your goal is to gain a particular skill set, then seek out a service that matches your skill needs. If your goal is to gain more experience in a possible career field then it is important to match up your skills with the field of interest.
Volunteer Match provides Zip Code activated lists of volunteer opportunities as well as a key word search to find the right volunteer opportunity for you. Serve Illinois contains a keyword and Zip Code search for volunteer opportunities as well as links to service training. Follow this link for more advice on volunteering .

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