Volunteer PowerCrew - Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Thinking about volunteering but just don't know where to start? Volunteer PowerCrew has hundreds of volunteer opportunities available right at your fingertips. The online database equips students with a resource to aid them in becoming involved in the community and is the first step in finding the right volunteer position for you.

If you're new to the volunteer scene and don't know where to start, begin by asking yourself the following questions. Once you've got the answers, you'll be on your way to finding a great volunteer position.

1. Ready...Set...Serve: This valuable tool clues you into everything the beginning volunteer needs to ask themselves, such as:

What is a nonprofit and why do they need volunteers?

Benefits of volunteerin g.

How you can become a successful voluntee r.

What you can expect from agencie s.

What agencies can expect from yo u.

2. Ten Tips for Volunteers:

Be open and honest.	Respect confidentiality.
Let someone help you find the right volunteer position.	Bring your heart and sense of humor.
Talk to the director of volunteers.	Think about your skills.
Keep your eyes and ears open, there are volunteers everywhere.	Check the time it takes to do a particular volunteer job.
Be willing to give and take honest feedback.	Know what you want out of volunteering.

Top Ten Reasons to Volunteer:

Gain job experience.
Improve your self-esteem.
Meet real community needs.
Gain entrance to college.
Meet new friends!
Gain new skills.
Spread positive energy and hope.
Make the world a better place.
Personal growth.
TO HAVE FUN!

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2008 JBS High School Leadership Conference

High school students interested in developing leadership and communication skills are invited to the 2008 John Ben Shepperd High School Leadership Conference on Saturday, February 23 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on the SMU campus in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center. Applications are due February 1, 2008. For more information, click here.

Bank of America Student Leaders Program

If you are a high school junior or senior with a passion for making a difference in your community, Bank of America can help you turn that passion into action! The Student Leaders Program recognizes up to five high school students in their junior or senior year that have demonstrated an interest in improving their neighborhoods. Selected Student Leaders participate in a paid internship during the summer. The application deadline is February 29, 2008. For more information, click here.

Agency Spotlight - Summerbridge: A Breakthrough Collaborative

Summerbridge Fort Worth is part of the Breakthrough Collaborative, a national organization dedicated to social justice in education, with 27 sites across the country. Each program recruits teachers and volunteers (high school and college students) who are diverse and dedicated. Are you interested in working as a teacher this summer? To learn more about Summerbridge and internship opportunities this summer, click here. The application deadline is March 3, 2008.

Seasons of Service

Seasons of Service, sponsored and promoted by the Points of Light Foundation, the Volunteer Center National Network and the Connect America National Partnership, is a portfolio of national opportunities for people to volunteer their time and talents to service projects and activities throughout the year.

Ready...Set...Serve!

Now you're ready to make a volunteer match. Keeping your answers from above in mind, search our database for an agency which matches your areas of interest, needs people with your special skills and has a location and schedule that works for you. You may even find more than one!
You may search for a volunteer opportunity using one of two paths:

	Search by agency cause (for a complete list of causes along with their definitions click here.) or population served (such as animals, families, senior citizens, etc.) and location.

	Search by minimum age accepted by the organization (minimum age reflects the age the organization will accept, not the age for an actual project/job), group opportunity or specific volunteer job and location.

When you do make a match it's time take the following steps to make sure you get the most out of your volunteering experience. Contact the organization. Ask questions. Set up an appointment to visit the organization. Communicate your personal goals to the volunteer coordinator.



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