As we know there are countless opportunities to volunteer.
Pretty much we can pick and choose where we want to volunteer.
It can be confusing.
"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10
For people of faith, the first thing we should do is pray!
What has the Lord already called you to do?
"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me-the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace." Acts 20: 24
So where can I make the most difference?
Isn't that what we all want to do?
How do we evaluate and decide where we can use our passion and talent in the most effective manner?
A good place to start is right in your own neighborhood, one person at a time, when you choose...
We might want to review and consider where we are already donating our financial resources!
According to Peter F. Drucker in his The Drucker Foundation Self-Assessment Tool for Non Profit organizations...he talks about what making a difference means to a potential volunteer...and I quote "What nonprofits do for their volunteers may well be as important as what they do for their primary customers. The reason is that volunteers search for opportunities to make a meaningful contribution. They feel the need to do something where "I can make a difference." But again, you must discover what "making a difference means to each volunteer and how they must be satisfied in order for them to give their commitment."
Why am I or why do I want to do this? A short blog post on this subject!
The best way for non profits to convey their Vision and Mission is on their website!
The most important consideration for us as volunteers or potential volunteers is "What is my passion?"
Then I can begin to search for the best organization that has a Vision and Mission that aligns with mine!
Check their website. Is their Vision and Mission statement clearly visible?
Are current volunteer opportunities clearly visible?
What type of background, training and commitment are they asking for?
"The place where God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet." -Frederick Buechner
"Passion, though a bad regulator, is a powerful spring." Ralph Waldo Emerson
What do you believe God is calling you to?
"A God-ordained vision will begin as a concern." Andy Stanley
And then: What Type of People Do I like to Work With?
Then I can begin to search for the best organization that has a Vision and Mission that aligns with mine!
Check their website. Are current volunteer opportunities clearly visible?
What type of background, training and commitment are they asking for?
Another ingredient in finding your best volunteer opportunity is to know your Strengths!
It has been said that only 2 out of 10 people use their strengths on the job.
So that is and may be a reason or motivation for one to search for a volunteer opportunity.
So we can "Make a Difference in the world"
God has use our impure motives!
A good video about "Strengths" Strengths
More on Vision and Mission
How nonprofits can appeal to volunteers to join them in their vision and mission!
How to Evaluate a charity if you are considering giving financial assistance or even VOLUNTEERING with them!
"For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10
"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me-the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace." Acts 20: 24
Finding peace with God.
My latest TWEETS!
A few good books worth reading to help with confirming where the Lord may want you to serve!
Help wth findng a specific organization where you can make a real difference!
A good book on how to make good decisions.
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