What are some easy ways to get involved with different organizations to make the world a?

Question

better place? things to buy? any other tips? i want to make the environment better.

Answer 1

I started helping by volunteering at the local animal rescue org. I did not realize how much I would like it. I now have three cats living with me. Two of the cats have special needs with their medications. The other one was a street rescue that I found.

I thought this would be just a little while but that was over a year ago now. I am helping a out because of all the pets out there that have been turned outdoors with no survival skills. I am now being considered for a seat on the board of directors. It is a truly rewarding experience.

Answer 2

i cannot give u any tips on things to buy....but if u really mak the world a better and peaceful place, pls join in greenpeace.com. i am a cyberactivist of greenpeace. i read their daily updates and express my opinion and sometimes i participate in different issues. u dont have to go to their office physiacally. u can do ur work online.

Answer 3

Volunteering is a great place to start. Look for opportunities in your area via any of these sites -- and you will also find ways to make the world a better place:

VolunteerMatch, http://www.volunteermatch.org

Idealist, http://www.idealist.org

HandsOn Network, http://www.handsonnetwork.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/

If you see an organization that you would like to help, but don't see a volunteering opportunity posted by that organization, it's okay to call them and say you would like to volunteer -- they may have opportunities they haven't posted. Also, many organizations are open to your own suggestions for volunteering activities.

Also, contact your local volunteer center; you can find this via the Points of Light Foundation web site,

http://www.pointsoflight.org/centers/

There's also this government sponsored site, http://volunteer.gov/gov/ which provides volunteer positions through USA federal land agencies like Fish & Wildlife, Forest Service, National Parks, etc.

If you want to be a volunteer to help with the consequences of a natural disaster, such as Hurricane Katrina, you need to register and prepare NOW. Here's a web site where you can register and start your preparation so that you can help the next time disaster strikes:

http://www.helpindisaster.org/

NetAid has programs specifically for high school students in North America who want to help in the developing world. NetAid is now a part of MeryCorps

http://www.netaid.org

TakingIT Global is another resource for young people in the USA who want to do something to affect the situation positively in developing countries

http://www.takingitglobal.org/

Answer 4

Find the contact information of those organizations and join them.