Volunteering for the genius: discover how to live your most rewarding volunteer life!
In: --For the genius
part 1. History and definition of volunteerism: You're a volunteer ; Definition of volunteerism ; Historical roots in volunteering ; Volunteerism in current world cultures ; Volunteer culture in the United States today -- part 2. Know yourself: Your personal retreat ; Investigate your local nonprofit community ; Investigate regional and national opportunities ; Investigage fraternal and business organizations -- part 3. Your choices : places to volunteer: Faith-based organizations ; School or educational organizations ; Organizational governance ; Special events ; Government and politics -- part 4. Volunteering abroad: Identifying the right opportunity ; Requirements and applications ; What to expect : be prepared ; Travel and medical ; Practical considerations -- part 5. Expectations when volunteering: What you can expect from the organization ; What the organization can expect from you ; Working with covolunteers ; Interactions with clients served ; Public advocacy for the organization -- part 6. Ethics and other considerations: What does being ethical mean? ; Organizational issues ; How to identify and resolve conflicts ; Your personal protection ; You're needed and appreciated