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seth_g 07/05/2009 3:11 PM
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I was laid off a few months ago and have not had much luck finding a new job. I know that with the economic disaster non-profits are really hurting financially, so instead of letting myself wallow in self pity, I am looking at this time as an opportunity to get involved with volunteering something I didnt' have time for when I was working full-time.
I figure this is a win win win, i've added experience and character to my resume, it has kept me from going crazy while unemployed, and at the same time I am helping out programs in need of my time and skills. Turning my period of unemployment into a positive.
Here are some of the sites that I have found helpful for tracking down volunteer opportunities:
1)VolunteerMatch.org
2)SmartVolunteer.org
3)Serve.gov/
4)Idealist.org
5)Volunteer Solutions
I have found that I have gotten back much more than I gave and that I really have enjoyed my time volunteering, the people I've met and the sense of value that I have gained during an otherwise dark period. Hope this helps.
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