VOLUNTEER RESOURCE GUIDE

The Volunteer Resource Guide for Community Engagement Courses is a resource to find local volunteer opportunities where you can earn college units! Learn more on the Community Engagement page! Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and learn those important employability skills! 

• HOW TO OBTAIN A VOLUNTEER POSITION: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE!

  STEP 1 | HOW DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

  Consider your interests, how you like to spend your time and where you like to help.

   

  STEP 2 | LOOK THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER GUIDE (BELOW)

  Look through this guide by clicking on the links below and find volunteer jobs that match your interest and needs.  Read the descriptions of the volunteer opportunities available, and identify which ones sound interesting to you.  Remember that this guide is just a guide and there are multitude of additional opportunities throughout the area.

   

  STEP 3 | CONTACT THE ORGANIZATION

  Call the organization directly and ask to speak to the contact person listed (if there is one) or the volunteer coordinator.

   

  STEP 4 | SET UP AN APPOINTMENT

  Set up an appointment to visit the organization.  Visiting the organization will give you a real feel for what it would be like to work there.  The coordinator at the organization may want to interview you before you start.

   

  STEP 5 | KEEP AT IT

  Make a commitment and go for it or start the process over again until you find a good fit for you.

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