Your New Year Resolution to Volunteer More in 2018
It's a new year and giving back and volunteering in your community is a great new year resolution. So, good for you for choosing to volunteer more in 2018! You may have the desire and energy to give back more by volunteering, but you may not know where to start. Here is a list of some go to volunteer sites, so you can start your search for the perfect volunteer project for you.
Metro Volunteers
Metro Volunteers shares Coloradans not only great volunteer opportunities, but it also does volunteer leadership training and volunteer advocacy. They make volunteerism smarter by empowering individuals and organizations with knowledge and skills to create more effective, engaging and impactful volunteering. They have a wide range of innovative programs, tools and resources. Check out their website here.
Volunteer Match
Volunteer Match has a large network within the nonprofit world, with plenty of nonprofits and opportunities. Their volunteer opportunities range from advocacy and human rights, to arts and culture, to health and medicine, and many more. There site is user friendly and effective. Check out their website here.
Idealist
Idealist has job opportunities, internships, events and volunteer opportunities with different nonprofits. You can search options by organization type and organization area of focus. Their mission is to connect Idealists - people who want to do good with opportunities for action all over the world. Check out their website here.
Extreme Teams with Extreme Community Makeover
Extreme Teams with Extreme Community Makeover is a great opportunity to get more connected with our ECM community. It offers more in-depth volunteer opportunities than on our Work Days. We have 10 different Extreme Teams opportunities, within both the Program Team and Strategy Team. This way, you can choose what skills and interests best suits you!
It's a great feeling to know you are making a difference in the world. Volunteering truly adds to overall well-being and life contentment. We wish you luck on your search! Sign up for our Extreme Teams here.