 |  | THE GOOD NEIGHBOR TOOL KIT: GETTING STARTED | | ||
|  Why Volunteer? Getting Started Improving Your Community Improving Yourself as a Volunteer Fundraising Working with Volunteers More Resources Directory: Links to Charitable Organizations | Many of us intend to volunteer, but the hardest part is often taking the first step. Remove those obstacles by first analyzing what kind of volunteer work would work best for you. 12 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Volunteer If you start off on the right foot, your volunteering experience is likely to be more fulfilling and more successful. Before you start, ask yourself: 1. Do I prefer to work alone or as part of a group? 2. Would I be comfortable asking other people for donations? 3. What special skills do I have to offer—carpentry, sewing, drawing, bookkeeping? Match your skills to possible volunteer jobs . > 4. Do certain types of handicaps or conditions make me uneasy? 5. How far am I willing to travel or commute to volunteer? 6. Is there a cause I feel passionate about? 7. Are there charities that serve my family members or friends that I would like to support? 8. Has a family member or friend suffered an illness or accident that makes me want to serve others with the same problem? 9. What time of the day do I have the most free time? 10. Is it easier for you to take an hour out several times a week or one big block of time—a whole day—once in a while? 11. Am I willing to commit to meeting with someone regularly and long-term, such as for tutoring, mentoring, or literacy training? 12. What will I be missing if you don’t volunteer? How to Get Started > | |||