How can I volenteer?

Question

I always wanted to help people, but I have no idea where to look. Does anyone know any places in westchester, NY where I can help people out? There are no places that I can contact to help out that I know of. I would love to be a mentor for a younger person but dont know where to start. I appreciate all your help.

Answer 1

This question gets asked every day. Search on the resolved questions.

There are many, many resources - try doing an internet search on "Westchester, NY" and "volunteer".

Answer 2

Go to www.idealist.org

Answer 3

VolunteerMatch, http://www.volunteermatch.org

Idealist, http://www.idealist.org

Change.org, http://www.change.org

CraigsList, http://www.craigslist.com

Network for Good, http://www.networkforgood.org

http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/

ServeNet, http://servenet.org/

(does anyone else wish that Yahoo!Answers would create a Frequently Asked Questions & Answers section for each branch?!?)

Answer 4

How old are you? If you're over 18, you can be a mentor through Big Sisters program. They're a really great program that set adult women up with a "little sister". You do stuff with them once a week for a 1-year commitment (but many people go 10+ years with their little sister!). They do a really good job at setting you up with a little sister whose interests and personality is a good match with yours. I have friends who do this and LOVE it. Just go to the Big Sisters website and then you can find your city by clicking through there.