Advice for Volunteers
This site answers questions volunteers may have regarding volunteering opportunities. |
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AVA (Association for Volunteer Administration)
AVA's purpose is to "promote professionalism and strengthen leadership in volunteerism." This site includes information about their certification program for volunteer managers and a listing of workshops and links. |
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Career Oriented Volunteer Service
College and high school students: you'll find this is a great place to visit if you're looking for alternative ways and up-to-date and innovative ideas for gaining local internships - internships which result in obtaining QUICK resume and college application experience. This tutorial site includes information in step-by-step, syllabus form for college and high school students on how to do volunteer work pertaining to your curriculum. |
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Energize, Inc.
Energize is an international training, consulting, and publishing firm specializing in volunteerism. This site focuses exclusively on volunteer management. |
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Helping.org (national site)
Helping.org-Helping People Make a Difference. Helping.org is an easy-to-use, one-stop online resource designed to help people find volunteer and giving opportunities in their own communities and beyond. With customizable services and comprehensive information, it's never been easier-or more secure-to donate your time, services, or financial support.
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Impact Online's Virtual Volunteering Center
Impact Online is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people get involved in their communities. This site offers a free matching service for volunteers and nonprofits. |
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Internet Uses A to Z
This valuable site is maintained by Robert Merikangas, M.L.S., Ph.D. (University of Maryland). It contains a comprehensive listing of World Wide Web links to a wide range of informational sites listed from A through Z. |
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Learn & Serve America
Learn & Serve America supports service-learning programs in schools, colleges, and community organizations that engage nearly one million youth in service in the areas of education, public safety, the environment, and other human needs. |
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Points of Light Foundation
The Points of Light Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is "to engage more people more effectively in volunteer community service to help serious social problems." This site focuses on all aspects of volunteerism. |
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Project America
Project America inspires and teaches people to take positive steps in their communities, and creates partnerships between volunteers and the organizations that need them. |
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SERVEnet
SERVEnet is a program of Youth Service America. This site matches dedicated volunteers with nonprofit organizations who need their participation, and it also provides volunteer-based nonprofit organizations with the best resources available to them. |
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Virtual Volunteering Project
This site provides information about 'Virtual Volunteering.' This is an exciting new concept and Energize, Inc. is working with the project to document what we are learning about how to manage volunteers at a distance. Virtual volunteering is volunteer work done by real people, but in cyberspace. |
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VolunteerMatch.org (national site)
In partnership with thousands of local nonprofit organizations VolunteerMatch
has built the nation's most
comprehensive and up to date database of volunteer opportunities. With
VolunteerMatch you can now easily search thousands of volunteer opportunities by zip code, category, and date; then signup instantly by email for those that fit your interest and schedule. Opportunities are posted directly by local organizations to keep the list of walk-a-thons, neighborhood cleanups, tutoring dates, building sites, meal services, and other activities accurate and up to date. The service is free and Powered by You! |
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