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Get Involved
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"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
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Not sure where to begin? If you want to volunteer but really don't know what you are interested in. Do you want to volunteer but do not know what type of projects or how much time you have? Fill out this Questionnaire to find out more about yourself and what type of volunteer service you want to do in your area.This questionnaire is for your information only and you are not going to get a response just do this for your personal value.
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Ask some of the following questions to help figure out what it is you would like to do to help the community.
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What is it you like to do?
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Are there particular social issues that you would like to address?
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Are there particular kinds of people, age groups, or communities you would like to work with?
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How much do you already know about the issue or community?
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Is there a need to learn more before acting?
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Would you like to continue a past interest or pursue new experiences?
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Are you interested in direct work with people, or would you rather do administrative, research, or policy work?
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Ask the following questions to figure out how much time you have to be involved in your community. When it comes to thinking about time commitment, be realistic! Take into consideration other activities you are involved in and how much time they require.
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How much time do you realistically have?
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Can you afford an hour per week?
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A Saturday afternoon?
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One evening a semester?
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Would you prefer to volunteer for one-time activities or ongoing participation?
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For a listing of volunteer opportunities in the metro Richmond area, visit Volunteer Express.
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