What are some volunteer opportunities near coeur d' alene Idaho?

Question

I'm looking for places I can volunteer (animal shelter, soup kitchen, etc.) in Hayden/Coeur d'alene, Idaho.

Answer 1

Another resource for you is Idealist.org and Volunteer Match - two websites where non-profits can advertise their needs for volunteers, or where you can find an opportunity to volunteer "virtually".

Answer 2

Any or all of these web sites can help you find volunteering opportunities in your area:

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/

Like finding a job, finding a volunteering opportunity can take several applications and interviews before you are chosen. Be persistent and patient.

Answer 3

Volunteering in general is about matching your areas of skill to a particular service need. Are you good with htlm or computers for example? There are a lot of volunteer opportunities you could take part in then right over your computer and right from home. Do a search for "on-line volunteering."

Do you like animals? Try local animal shelters and veterinary clinics, maybe even 4H.

Do you like children? Try local shelters, orphanages, Big Brothers/Big Sisters programs.

Do you want to work with people? How about soup kitchens, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, etc?

I hope you find an area that interests you.

Goodwill     [phone]

1212 N Fourth St - Coeur D Alene, ID 83814

Cars For A Cause of Idaho     [phone]

2115 N Government Way - Coeur D Alene, ID 83814

Salvation Army the     [phone]

401 E Sherman Ave - Coeur D Alene, ID 83814

Race For the Cure     [phone]

Po Box 3309 - Coeur D Alene, ID 83816

Paml     [phone]

Serving Your Area - Coeur D Alene, ID 83814

Community Action Partnership

4942 Industrial Ave E

Coeur D Alene, ID 83815

Catholic Charities Of Idaho

208-676-1974

406 N 10th St

Coeur D Alene, ID 83814

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And if none of those fit the bill, I'd like to tell you about a charity that my husband and I are involved in that you can do right from home.  It's called The Box Project, link below. They have advertised in Better Homes and Gardens if you read that magazine.

It's a charity that was started by a Maine housewife in the 60's who met Corretta Scott King on a plane. Mrs. King told her about the poverty-stricken families living in the Mississippi delta region and gave her the name and address of one family in need.

It has since grown to include thousands upon thousands of families helping families. You sign up on the website, pay 50 dollars a year to help with administrative costs, then you are sent the name and address of one family in need. Each month you send that family a letter and a box (hence the name box project) filled with everyday household items they need. You communicate one-on-one with that family, there is no red tape or "middle man" and everything you send goes directly to that family.

Sometimes it's really daunting to think about trying to help everyone in poverty. It can be overwhelming and depressing. What I like about this project is that it brings it home to you, you are helping just one family, you are communicating with them and sharing your life with them, and they with you. We may not ever be able to lift everyone out of poverty, but we can help just one family. I find it to be a very fulfilling charity to work with.

http://www.boxproject.org/

I think it's wonderful that you want to help out, best wishes to you!