There are some key factors to consider when developing your plan:
- Determine your purpose for volunteering.
- Decide on the goals are you hoping to achieve through volunteering.
- Based on your goals, what are some potential volunteer sites?
- Learn about the vision of potential volunteer sites to find one that matches your own.
- Contact potential volunteer sites to arrange a meeting or interview.
- Find out what will be involved and expected of you during your volunteer time.
- Determine a schedule you can stick to, and decide how long you plan to stay with the organization.
Important: Once you determine a schedule for volunteering, treat it like a work schedule. Be consistent and be sure to call in advance to make any changes. Remember, the longer you volunteer in one place the more connections you make and the more you accomplish.
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