Everyone needs to get involved in helping the world on some level. Whether you donate money to a good cause or volunteer for a charity in your neck of the woods, getting involved is one of those things that reaps great rewards for everyone involved.
We can give you a quick list here with some very worthwhile charities, but ultimately, it’s up to you to make a difference.
Serve.gov is the governments own resource for finding volunteer opportunities in and around your community, and it even gives you the option of creating your own. Endorsed by both President Obama and former President Bush, this may be the one and only thing that both parties see eye to eye on.
Volunteer Match is another search engine that will allow you to punch in where you live and find a charitable organization near you where you’ll be able to offer your own volunteer skills.
If you want to get involved on a more local level, you can check your papers for groups and organizations that may need volunteers for the upcoming holiday season. Craigslist ads for your home town and surrounding areas are also a good place to look.
If your time is of the essence this year, you may want to consider a monetary charitable donation. Here are a few of the best places where financial help is always welcome.
The World Wildlife Fund has been a personal favorite of mine for decades. Not only will any monies sent be used for global conservation, they also have really cool gifts like printed tee-shirts, aluminum water bottles and others that they will send your way when you contribute.
Just Give is a place to donate for both animal and humanitarian causes. They have a search friendly site that allows you to pick and choose to any charity that suits your fancy. They also offer a charity basket option for those that want to donate, but have no particular cause in mind. It's a great way to spread the wealth.
Greenpeace is probably one of the most recognized of all the environmental conservation groups out there. You can either send a donation or volunteer for this worthwhile organization, as well as other options when you visit their website.
Rainforest Rescue is committed to saving the rainforests by planting new forests and educating about old forests. Based in Australia, they receive no government funding and are a non profit organization that only continues on with your financial support.
There are many more volunteer opportunities out there as well as charitable organizations that will except donations, so this list is just the tip of the iceberg. But, Because Action speaks louder than words, use this information as a beginning point to get involved!
Source: BecauseAction.com
