Every time we are bombarded with suggestions to volunteer in various community programs, but the confusion while choosing the right volunteer opportunity keeps perturbing one’s mind. It’s mainly because of the reason that hundreds of volunteering opportunities are readily available these days.

An opportunity is always the best which you are capable of doing while enjoying it. It is also important to consider if the commitments made by you are in accordance with the needs of the organization. Before zeroing on any opportunity, one must consider one’s preferences as it makes the task far easier as well as enjoyable.

First thing, you need to decide whether you would prefer working with children, adults or animals. In case, you don’t like any, you can consider working remotely from the comfort of your home. Secondly, you need to decide whether you want to work as a part of a team or do your work alone.

It’s better to consider beforehand if you want to get highlighted by taking a visible role in the community services or wish to serve from behind. Other important things include the time duration, kind of responsibilities, skills required and the community causes on which you want to focus.

Theresa Marese