Volunteers Are Beautiful People

Bringing good people and good causes together is what we do. In this section, we offer resources to get you started and keep you going. Let us help you find a cause that needs your help, because it's good to be beautiful.

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How to Be a Great Volunteer

Are you new to volunteering, or wondering how to get more out of your volunteering experience? Have you had a hard time finding the right place to volunteer? This webinar will walk you through some of the training and screening tools nonprofits use, and will better prepare you to ask questions and evaluate whether the organization is a good fit for you and your skills. Potential stumbling blocks that volunteers encounter will be covered, as well as tools to help you identify and overcome them. Presented by two experienced volunteer managers this is an opportunity for you to ask questions and learn how to be a great volunteer.

Thursday, 9/16, 2010 — 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT — Register Now

Tuesday, 10/14, 2010 — 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT — Register Now

Wednesday, 11/10, 2010 — 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT — Register Now

Thursday, 12/9, 2010 — 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT — Register Now

Why Become a Volunteer?

This is a question that is most commonly asked by people who have no real concept as to the benefits that can be gained through offering their services as a volunteer. In modern society, most people have become accustomed to only putting their effort and time into something if they can see the ‘return’ – usually meaning a financial gain as in a wage. However, for those who have worked previously as a volunteer or have looked into doing so, the ‘rewards’ to be gained from the experience can often far outweigh any form of financial remuneration. Here is a list of just some of the benefits and reasons why people choose to become a volunteer.