How To Choose The Right Nonprofit To Donate Your Time To
Volunteering in every respect is a good thing. You give back to the community, help a good cause, and you benefit others. While you may have thought about devoting your time to a nonprofit organization in the past, choosing the right one may be holding your back. Whether you want to give your time to animals, the homeless, or the myriad of other charities out there, there are some things you need to consider before you make your decision.
Six members of Forbes Nonprofit Council offer their advice on how the mission, time dedication and necessary skills can be factors in how you select the right nonprofit organization to volunteer at. Here’s what they think you should consider:
1. Align Potential Organizations With Values
A great way to decipher and discern how to allocate volunteer time is to get crystal clear on the things you value. If you can clarify your values and priorities (Is it healthy families? Gender equality? Environmental preservation?), you may have a clearer picture of what types of organizations would give you the greatest sense of fulfillment.