Finding the Right Volunteer Opportunity for YOU!

Adam J. Cheshier
8 min readJul 17, 2020

Volunteering is not just for high school students who need to write something to boost their college resume. People of all ages can benefit from volunteering, and organizations need volunteers of all ages, with different skills and experiences.

But where do I start? After all, there are countless opportunities for volunteers.

The best volunteer services are the ones that come from within you. They will use your existing skills or teach you new ones that you want to learn. They will answer the questions that are close to your heart and introduce you to new and amazing people.

When you are ready to start volunteering, it will be time to find the right opportunity for you. Here are some tips to help you find a volunteer opportunity that will have a positive impact not only on the world, but also on your life.

Think about your skills and interests

The best opportunities for volunteers will interest and inspire you. If applying for a job seems boring, you probably won’t stay long. So, look for opportunities that are already of interest to you.

It is also important to find opportunities to use existing skills. If you don’t have the skills you need, volunteering can seem too intimidating.

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Adam J. Cheshier
Adam J. Cheshier

Written by Adam J. Cheshier

Documenting obscure pockets of the world across long-distance overland expeditions. Recently celebrated 7 years of nomadism. https://linktr.ee/adam.cheshier

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