mercredi 24 août 2016

Things To Think About When Considering Joining A Non Profit Volunteer Organization

By Janet Wood


There are organizations that run causes to meet specific needs in the society. The impact of these acts of mercy is huge and in most cases border rescue and bettering the lives of the less fortunate. Before you join a non profit volunteer organization, you will need to do a thorough soul searching to be sure this is what you want. When a volunteer quits, those who are left may get discouraged and eventually leave. This is a great loss to the institution and should be discouraged.

It is important to know the core values of the institution you want to work with. Your personal beliefs must be aligned to vision the organization. This is because where there is no monetary reward, the only thing that can keep you committed to a cause is your faith. Therefore look for a cause you can commit to and work without being paid and still be satisfied.

Think of what you will offer the organization. Ask yourself what the institution will lack if you are not recruited. If there is nothing, well it is an indication that you are not yet ready for this work. When you know what you can offer you will devote yourself, consciously aware that the institution depends on you to get work done.

Young volunteers serving in the areas of their profession stand a good chance of gaining work experience. With such portfolios, these young professional will find it easier getting hired compared to their peers who never volunteered.

In some cases, you will need to consider your suitability for the position offered. For instance, organizations involved in search and rescue usually recruit physically fit volunteers. This selection criteria disqualifies many who have the passion for this noble duty. It thus important to confirm whether you meet the minimum requirements for you to be accepted as a volunteer.

You will need to plan your time very well so that you can attend to your work and family responsibilities alongside your volunteer program. In many cases, volunteers have a tough time meeting their family and work demands. It is like working two jobs at the same time especially when the volunteer program is demanding. You may be forced to forgo important commitments so that the can save lives. However, as a responsible person, you will need to plan your schedule such that your career and family are not adversely affected.

Consider how close you are to where the institution conducts its operations. This will determine whether it is possible to volunteer and continue with your normal life. Where you are required to relocate, it is important to make arrangements on how you will get to your place of work.

Some of these challenges make volunteering to causes impossible for many people. However there are many ways they can get involved. These include the donation of money and personal possessions that may be needed for operations of the institution.




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