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One of the most important ways you can make yourself of service to your community is through volunteering your time or your professional skills and knowledge. America is a land full of volunteering opportunities; being a volunteer and being proud of volunteering is something that is a part of the American spirit. Donna Hayden has been a volunteer for years and she loves every minute of it. Many people want to volunteer but they aren't sure where to look or where to go to find out where they might be useful. For some, this lack of information is enough to get discouraged and end up not volunteering in the first place. Donna Hayden thinks this is unfortunate. She has been around long enough to know that there are plenty of local organizations and national ones that you would fit right in with as a volunteer. Here's a list of some of the best places or types of organizations to volunteer with if you're looking: Local Animal Shelters are a great place to spend your volunteering time. You can help traditionally understaffed organizations with whatever work they might have. Plus you get to help save the lives of animals in need, something Donna Hayden cares about deeply. Boys and Girls Clubs are located throughout many cities and large towns in the country. These clubs are a great place to volunteer with because you can be an influential and important part of a child's life. Volunteers and kids learn a great deal about each other and themselves through the process. Homeless Shelters are another ideal location for volunteer work. Many rely on volunteers to be able to serve a larger population of homeless. Every penny they save helps them provide more food and better service to the homeless. Schools have lots of opportunities for people to volunteer. There are booster clubs, sports, bands, and other extra-curricular activities that need extra support and help. This way you can help have a larger impact on your community as well as helping kids have a better quality education. Homes for the Elderly really appreciate having volunteers to come in and spend time with their residents. It helps to liven their spirits and gives them something to look forward to every week. Libraries are a great place to volunteer and almost every town has one. You can get involved in any of the activities that the library hosts. Often times there are a lot of kids using libraries as a place to learn and continue their education outside of school time while still having fun. Libraries can be a great place for someone to volunteer if they like kids. Donna Hayden is an animal lover but also volunteers at the local school and church in her hometown. She is a Certified Public Accountant as well as an advocate for protecting endangered species.
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