“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” –Anne Frank
One of the hardest parts of volunteering for the first time is deciding where to start.
Child hunger? Poverty? Gang violence? Teen pregnancy? Immigration? Endangered species?
The issues are as endless as the opportunities to serve. A lot of people who haven’t started volunteering yet are intimidated by the infinite choices, but this shouldn’t keep you from jumping in. You don’t have to decide on a ‘cause’ before you choose a place to volunteer. Experiment! If you’re not a regular volunteer, try helping out at some local nonprofits. See what moves you. What organization needs the most help? Where can you make the biggest contribution? Do this before you choose one issue you want to focus your volunteer efforts on. As Anne Frank mentioned, there’s no need to wait until you find the ‘right’ cause for you.
