Pledge 24 hours of your time in 2010
This morning I was walking in the whipping NY cold and saw a big pink bus promoting We Volunteer TV. I didn’t quite realized that it was We TV like Women’s Network TV at the time but now that I looked it up, it makes sense. Since more women then men volunteer or work for non-for profit organizations. Anyway the point of the story is, as the New Year approaches you can actually add and cross off your list “volunteer more”. By signing this pledge, maybe you actually will!
In the past I have tried volunteer with a few different organizations although each of them required orientation and then when I finally signed up for an orientation I would have to work late or when I wasn’t working, the orientation would get canceled.
What’s a girl or guy with a big heart to do?
Now I volunteer one day a week at BARC (Brooklyn Animal Rescue Center). Their process was so easy. Filled out a form, starting volunteering at times that were good for me. I know that walking dogs isn’t going to solve the NYesrs homeless problem or help a struggling student through graduating high school but it’s something.
If you’re feeling like giving back here are a few links to some places:
DOROT
This organization is committed to helping the elderly with their day-to-day lives and fostering connections among the generations.
GODS LOVE WE DELIVER
Provides meals and nutritional counseling to men,women and children living with life-altering illnesses.
iMentor.ORG Youth mentoring program that relies mostly on email communication so if you’re a busy professional you don’t have to commit too much face time.
Or you can always open up your check book and help support one of the organizations that are helping people around the world. Once I’m back to work full time I plan on donating to KIVA or MercyCorps, organizations that give small business loans to women.
If you don’t have much time to donate or much dough how about spending about $10 (that’s two trips to Starbucks, Mud Truck or 10 trips to the $1 deli guy) for school supplies for a young cambodian student.
Tis the season for gelt, I’m mean guilt. Use it wisely.
