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Volunteer opportunities exist everywhere and finding the right volunteer opportunity for you can make all the difference. Check out these articles from HowStuffWorks to learn about some interesting volunteer opportunities.
How Family Volunteer Opportunities Work
Volunteering as a family is a (nearly) free way to feed your craving for quality family time, while also contributing to your local community. It's a win-win situation not only for your family, but for the families you help as well.
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How Retired Senior Volunteer Programs Work
You're retired and ready to enjoy your leisure time. There's only one problem -- you have a little too much leisure time. If you're finding retirement a bit boring, you may want to consider becoming a volunteer.
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How to Become a Hospice Volunteer
Every year, millions of Americans die from illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. And every year, roughly 400,000 hospice volunteers help many of these people through their last few months of life.
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How to Become a Volunteer Firefighter
Millions of kids dream of becoming a firefighter when they grow up. If you still have dreams of fighting fires, becoming a volunteer firefighter might be the right path for you.
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How to Become a Volunteer Military Officer
To become an officer of the U.S. Military, you have to volunteer for the job. But that's not to say you won't get paid for your time. In fact, the compensation and benefits for an officer are very competitive.
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How to Become a White House Volunteer
Volunteering at the White House is a privilege and an honor. But you can't just walk up to the front gate and ask for an application to volunteer.
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How to Volunteer Abroad
As John F. Kennedy once said, "We have the power to make this the best generation of mankind in the history of the world -- or make it the last." Volunteering is a big part of that, here and abroad.
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How to Volunteer at a Hospital
You don't need a medical degree to volunteer at a hospital. Sometimes all you need to offer is a smile and some conversation. You'll be brightening someone’s day -- and yours in turn.
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How to Volunteer at a Museum
Every day, millions of people visit museums to admire ancient artifacts, commune with the likes of Monet and relish the simple beauty of a Japanese garden. Volunteers help make this possible.
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How to Volunteer at a National Park
"Experience your America." It's an inviting proposition, isn't it? It's the welcoming slogan of the U.S. National Park Service.
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How to Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen
Every day, millions of Americans go hungry. With the economy at its worst since the Great Depression, more and more Americans across the country are forced to find food at local soup kitchens.
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How to Volunteer at the African Scientific Research Institute
The African Scientific Research Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving African American culture as a legacy for future generations. Want to get involved? You can -- as a volunteer.
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How to Volunteer for Being a Foster Parent
For many people, having children is the dream of a lifetime. Sadly, not everyone can get that wish. Becoming a foster parent is a wonderful way to have the child or children you are looking for while helping people in need.
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How to Volunteer for Help Hotlines
Difficult times come to most everyone, and in many cases -- whether you know it or not -- a hotline is standing by to help.
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How to Volunteer for Missing Persons
On any given day, there are 100,000 active missing persons cases in the United States, with 52 percent of those involving children under the age of 18. The statistics are enough to make anyone want to do something about it.
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How to Volunteer for Search and Rescue
Volunteer search and rescue teams can be integral to the survival of stranded victims and locating missing persons. Do you have the skills necessary to become a search and rescue volunteer?
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How to Volunteer for the Olympic National Park
With more than 922,000 acres of wilderness, Olympic National Park in northwestern Washington offers stunning views. It also offers plenty of opportunities to volunteer.
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How to Volunteer for the Parks and Recreation Department
Across the country, parks and recreation departments maintain outdoor recreation facilities, run programs and offer classes such as yoga, karate and arts and crafts. With so much going on, it's obvious that these departments need volunteers.
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How to Volunteer for the Salvation Army
Hear the words "Salvation Army" and you'll likely imagine a person standing outside a local store with a bell and a bright red bucket. The bell is to get your attention. The bucket is to receive your donation. But where does that money go?
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How to Volunteer for the U.S. Geological Survey
From collecting native plant seeds in Alaska's Denali National Park to digging for fossils in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Geological Survey offers hundreds of volunteer opportunities to those wanting to donate time to natural science.
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