Have you ever done any volunteering - it's good for skill development and of course improves the quality of life.
I've been wanting to, but I don't really know where to get started. Can you point me in the right direction?
Some organizations even offer online volunteering opportunities so that could be something you look into.
That would be perfect for me! I'd like to get my kids involved also. I think they can learn a lot by giving back. Are there any opportunities for families?
This is actually a great family activity, there are benefits for the kids and the community.  One thing my girls love doing is ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Christmas -
That's a great idea! So many people are in need, especially around the holidays! Do you need any particular skill or training to become a volunteer?
, or emergency rescue. Others serve on an as-needed basis, such as in response to a natural disaster.
In a military context a volunteer is someone who joins an armed force of their own volition rather than being conscripted, and is usually paid.
Etymology and history.
The verb was first recorded in 1755. It was derived from the noun "volunteer", in C.1600, "one who offers himself for military service," from the Middle French "voluntaire". In the non-
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