What volunteer activity can provide the greatest impact to my local community?

Question

I feel the need to volunteer time despite my very busy life (9-5 job, school, wife, kids, exercise, etc.). I would like to do volunteer, charity, or social work that is flexible and does not require me to schedule in advance. I like helping individuals but prefer something that helps a community. If not available where I live, I would not mind starting it up. Any advice?

Answer 1

To leverage your volunteer activity, teach others how to also make community contributions.  To accomplish this locally, I initiated The Shoebox Project <>.http://shoeboxproject.org.googlepages.co...  This is an easy way to reach many children & moms in need, & now others participate in the project.  We are now in the process of gaining non-profit status so that we can expand into other communities.

Remember, the best way to learn is to teach others, & that multiplies your efforts.  I started with an empty shoebox!

Answer 2

I on occasion volunteer at the local food bank.  What I like is that you can just walk in, say 'What can I do for a few hours?' and they put you to work!

I usually end up repackaging things that were donated by food stores.. torn bags of pampers, napkins, etc.

Answer 3

The http://www.power-of-giving.com/charity-g... is always looking for volunteers to help with their fundraising efforts either through businesses in the community or virtually online. They specialize in heloing homelessness, struggling single parents, etc. No advance schedule needed.