1. { Volunteerism Why should you help?

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3.  To help those affected by disasters try to rebuild their lives Why Volunteer?

4.  To help those who are less fortunate improve their lives Why Volunteer?

5.  To help those who are lonely or weak find comfort and companionship Why Volunteer?

6.  To help your community Why Volunteer?

7. To help yourself: Increase job and communication skills Discover your hidden, untapped skills and explore careers Learn something new Build your resume or college application Do something you enjoy that makes you feel good Prepare for your senior project Make an impact “Instead of considering volunteering as something you do for people who are not as fortunate as yourself, begin to think of it as an exchange.” Why Volunteer? http://www.serviceleader.org

8. Things to consider when choosing a cause  What interests you?  What is important to you?  What is most deserving of your time?  What works with your schedule?  What fits your career goals?  What would you most like to learn?  What don’t you want to do?  What training do you need?  What is available in your community? How to Volunteer

9. Research possible volunteer opportunities in your area. Internet Sources:  http://www.serve.gov http://www.serve.gov  http://www.volunteermatch.o rg http://www.volunteermatch.o rg http://www.volunteermatch.o rg  http://www.volunteer.gov http://www.volunteer.gov How to Volunteer

10. Call local agencies and ask if they are looking for volunteers.  Cherokee Thanksgiving  serves and delivers meals to more than 1,900 families in Cherokee and Pickens counties. Bethesda Community Clinic  http://bethesdacommunityclinic.org/volunteer-opportunities/ http://bethesdacommunityclinic.org/volunteer-opportunities/  YMCA Canton  (770) 345-9622  Habitat for Humanity  www.habitat.org www.habitat.org  Must Ministries Canton  www.mustministries.org www.mustministries.org  Meals on Wheels Canton  770-345-2675 How to Volunteer

11. Get involved at School!  Listen for upcoming announcements for toy, food, coat, and clothing drives to help during the holiday season.  Join a service club: Environmental Action Club, SGA, Red Cross Club, Student Mentors, Elves, etc. IF YOU CAN’T FIND SOMETHING YOU LIKE, START YOUR OWN PROJECT. Toolkits are available at http://www.serve.gov/toolkits.asp http://www.serve.gov/toolkits.asp How to Volunteer

12.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! Scholarships!!!!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$ Scholarships!!!!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$

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