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 Baby Boomers will find that nothing is as
enriching as helping others through volunteering their time
for worthy causes. You can mentor the next generation,
teach a child how to read, work with animal shelters, save
the environment, join a political cause, prepare food for
the homeless, perform general labor at a shelter, or stop
hunger, among hundreds of other charitable opportunities.
Volunteering will make you feel much better
about yourself and your life regardless of your economic
circumstances. It forces you to get outside of
yourself, to work for a worthy cause, to extend a hand to
those less fortunate. It is more than charitable
giving; it is personally paying something back to society
for the gifts you have received in life.
Volunteer opportunities abound. You
only hand to find something that interests you, then offer
your time, skills or expertise. Direct service
interests include collecting and preparing food, tutoring,
teaching, and mentoring. The indirect interests that boomers
typically favor include fundraising, professional and
management services, and general labor.
One of the best places to find a volunteer
opportunity that is right for you is to visit
VolunteerMatch.com, a leader in the nonprofit world
dedicated to helping everyone find a great place to
volunteer. Another way is to check with your church or
any organizations to which you belong. Once you become
serious about volunteering, you will discover that ample
opportunites exist for baby Boomers to make a real
difference in the world!
Recommended Books
Recommended Websites
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Junior
Achievement - JA Worldwide is a partnership between
the business community, educators and volunteers — all
working together to inspire young people to dream big
and reach their potential. JA’s hands-on, experiential
programs teach the key concepts of work readiness,
entrepreneurship and financial literacy to young people
all over the world.
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Volunteers of
America - Volunteers of America is one the nation's
largest and most comprehensive human services organizations,
serving more than 2 million people each year, including
at-risk youth, the frail elderly, men and women returning
from prison, homeless individuals and families, people with
disabilities, and those recovering from addictions.
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Corporation for National and Community Service - Ample
volunteer opportunities for baby Boomers, including the
Senior Corps and AmeriCorps.
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AARP.org - Volunteer opportunities include their Tax-Aide
and Driver Safety programs.
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SCORE.org - Counselors to America's small businesses.
A greta way to leverage your business expertise to help
start-ups, entrepreneurs and struggling small businesses.
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Cross Cultural Solutions - Volunteer abroad – work side-by-side
with local people and experience another culture like never before.
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CharityGuide.org - Find a local charity or national charities in
your area.
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Mentoring.org - Find a mentoring program in your area.
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BigBrothers-BigSisters - Change a life by be a "Big Brother" or "Big
Sister" to a deserving child.
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World Society
for the Protection of Animals - Support animal welfare worldwide -
you can make a difference. Click here to make a donation.
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SeaBirdAdventure.com - Become involved in an environment-friendly
program that is using entrepreneurial technology to pioneer the
conversion of fishing vessels from polluting diesel engines to clean
energy.
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