Volunteerism Part 3

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8. Are mentors available? You may wish to volunteer for something new and need a little help. Once you're "up and running" the mentor can help someone else.

9. Would you be able to add to your skills? Volunteerism should be a win-win situation for all concerned. Being able to add to your skill set is a real volunteerism plus. You could volunteer to a new career.

10. Does the organization recognize its volunteers? Every organization that relies on volunteers should thank them in some way, whether it's listing their names in a newsletter or hosting a coffee party. Recognition is your "pay" and makes you feel good inside.

I thank all volunteers for sharing their time and talents with others. You keep the world turning!

Harriet Hodgson has been a nonfiction writer for 27 years and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. She has volunteered for the AMA Alliance, Minnesota Medical Association Alliance, and many community groups in her hometown of Rochester, MN. Her 24th book, "Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipating Grief," written with co-author Dr. Lois Krahn, is available from http://www.amazon.com

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