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| Making A Match |
Being sure that you have found the right
volunteer activity for you will help make the experience the best it can be.
If an agency description or a
volunteer opportunity looks intriguing to you, call them, send them an e-mail
or better still go and visit them.
When shopping for a volunteer job, it is
recommended that you arrange to tour the agency, speak with paid staff and/or
unpaid staff (volunteers) and learn about the organization and its volunteer
program. You might want to ask about written volunteer job descriptions,
inquire about training opportunities, and discuss your motivation for and
interest in volunteering.
As
you hunt for a volunteer job, you can expect to be interviewed by agency
representatives who are responsible for determining the appropriateness of
potential volunteers.
As a
volunteer, you will be expected to complete the assignment you have
accepted and perform the job to the best of your ability.
Be patient - not every volunteer job is
right for every volunteer. It is important to give yourself time to explore a
variety of opportunities within the different agencies.
While one particular job may not be ideal for you,
dozens of other volunteer assignments may meet your needs and
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