Where You Might Hear of Volunteer Opportunities

The very best place to hear about volunteer opportunities is from friends, family, coworkers --- people who have volunteered and what volunteer programs work.  Here are some other possibilities.

Volunteer hotlines
City and neighborhood newspaper volunteer listings
Paid ads
Human interest stories in print or broadcast media
School newspapers
Professional association bulletins
Club newsleters
Senior center bulletins
Employee newsletters
Church bulletins
Other "specialty" publications
Radio and TV PSA's
TV "People Helper" type features
TV or radio "volunteer-a-thon"
Cable TV message boards
Celebrity spokespersons
Yellow Pages ads
Posters on community bulletin boards
Library
Grocery store bulletin boards
Community centers
College campus/department offices
Your company's e-mail system
"Bring a Friend" teas for current volunteers
Open house at agency
Agency tours
Talks at community or professional organization meetings
Public talks/education/demos on area of service
Public recognition of local volunteers
Volunteer fairs
Ask volunteers at organizations
Publicity during Volunteer Week (April or May)
Booths at community events/fairs
Local Clergy
Recruitment services through United Way, RSVP, et cetera
Community education classes telated to your particular area of interest
Agency newsletters and annual reports
Enclosures or "mentions" in agency fund raising literature
Special announcements at agency fund raising events
School community service programs
Volunteer guidebooks published by local community organizations
Americorps state office
Current clients, staff, board and volunteers of organizations
World Wide Web
Newsgroups