VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS

Volunteer organizations exist to help the earth, animals and the less fortunate. Volunteer organizations can always use extra hands so check out these articles from HowStuffWorks to learn about some great volunteer organizations.

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How VolunteerMatch Works

Gone are the days of scouring church newsletters and community bulletin boards. Today, finding volunteer work is a lot like trying to find a love interest online -- complete with profiles that include pictures, testimonials and reasons why you’d be t

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  • How AIDS Organizations Work
    How AIDS Organizations Work

    AIDS is a global epidemic, and the only way to counter its spread is by having a well-informed global population. AIDS organizations work to diligently to provide AIDS education, testing and support worldwide. See more »

  • How AmeriCorps Works
    How AmeriCorps Works

    Joining the Peace Corps has always seemed like a dream opportunity -- except that you wish you could serve in the U.S. instead of another country. Well, your wish could come true -- as an AmeriCorps volunteer. See more »

  • How Animal Rescue Organizations Work
    How Animal Rescue Organizations Work

    There are animals everywhere -- whether they're being abused, exploited or neglected -- that need to be saved. Animal rescue organizations help the helpless and find them loving homes. See more »

  • How Breast Cancer Organizations Work
    How Breast Cancer Organizations Work

    October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But October isn't the only time people come out to support breast cancer awareness -- organizations focused on the disease are fully operational year round. See more »

  • How Children's Volunteer Health Network Works
    How Children's Volunteer Health Network Works

    In northwest Florida's health care crisis, Children Volunteer Health Network gets kids the medical attention they need -- with donations and the gener See more »

  • How Doctors Without Borders Works
    How Doctors Without Borders Works

    Being a doctor is no easy task -- someone with an M.D. behind his or her name has survived several years of rigorous training and schooling. But only a few sign up to work in a war zone. See more »

  • How Environmental Organizations Work
    How Environmental Organizations Work

    Want to save the planet? You're not alone. There's an almost endless list of organizations dedicated to making the world a greener place. See more »

  • How Faith-based Organizations Work
    How Faith-based Organizations Work

    Faith-based charities like the Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, Volunteers of America, Lutheran Social Services and Jewish Family & Children's Service provide a huge array of services to the nation's sick, elderly and poor. See more »

  • How Food Banks Work
    How Food Banks Work

    As you peruse TLC Cooking to pick out dinner for tonight, there are many men and women out there who wonder if they will have any food at all to serve their families. This is where food banks come into play -- and they need your help. See more »

  • How Food Safety Organizations Work
    How Food Safety Organizations Work

    When it comes to monitoring food safety, the enforcers range from international operations like the World Health Organization to huge domestic organizations like the FDA and USDA to your local health inspector. See more »

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