I would like to volunteer at a retirement home near my house. How can I receive proof that I volunteered?

Question

In general when you volunteer how can you recieve proof so that I may put it down on my college application.

Answer 1

Ask that retirement home to write a letter stating that you have volunteered there. :)

Answer 2

Usually you must arrange permission to volunteer.  (Most places will do a check on you).  Liability issues prevent places from just letting people "show up" and volunteer.   OK, so what....  When you make these arrangements, ask for a time-card or other method to keep track of the time you donate.  Explain why you need it (if you have to--usually you won't).  Generally the person who schedules you for your shifts will have the authority to verify you were actually there, and perhaps write a cover letter for your time record.  If not, find out who does and speak with them.

Answer 3

There is usually someone in charge of the volunteers...A Volunteer Cordinator. This is the person who will prove that ou volunteered.

Answer 4

Type out a simple log and hand write each date and time when you go. Then have someone in charge initial it.