How I did it: I thought about the things in my life that mean the most to me: my family, education, my pets, etc.  Then I searched around for groups that would be able to use my skills and experience and found ways to give them my time in a way that both fit with my schedule and helped them.  Now I'm volunteering with a public library, with an animal shelter, and am a Big Sister!

Lessons & tips: Use volunteer directories, but also think of the things you are good at and have experience doing (and enjoy) and contact organizations who could use you the most. 

Resources: Internet volunteering databases, websites of particular organizations, ads in papers.

Sep 25, 2008, 09:02AM PDT | 1 comment | 7 cheers