Everyday Volunteering: Finding Your Serve

Serving in a role that matches your skills and passions is important. Without this kind of match, it can be difficult to find the energy to keep going when things get tough. Here are some ideas to help you find a good fit for your next volunteer opportunity:

1. Seek God – God must come first in the decision making process. Let God guide, narrow, and decide
2. Match your likes – make a list of things you enjoy. This may be the same as your profession, or it may be something completely different
3. Skip your dislikes – don’t select something that isn’t a good fit. Don’t like being around infants? Don’t sign up to help in the nursery
4. Consider the commitment – ask how long you’re required to commit, then consider before accepting. You may find something that matches your skills but will require too much time away from your family
5. Be willing to say ‘no’ – saying ‘no’ is a good thing. If something doesn’t seem right, say no. Otherwise, you’ll feel stuck and won’t enjoy your volunteer time

Filter your opportunities. Find good matches. Narrow and choose. Use these tips to help you find your next volunteer opportunity and you’ll have plenty of joy while giving your spare time.

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