Today, volunteering is an important aspect of our lives in terms of college applications, community welfare, and personal health. Here are some volunteer ideas:

1. Local homeless shelter

Your homeless shelter will certainly need plenty of help in providing food for the homeless. Although this is a common activity, it is a great way to help your community.

2. Museum

Personally, I volunteer at my local art museum. It is an interesting and unique activity in which you can meet various types of people and learn new information about art or history every day.

3. Families Forward

Families Forward helps families in need by providing money, food, or supplies to them. You can stand in front of your local grocery store and ask for food or monetary donations. Another activity is making Thank You cards for the families who want to express their gratitude for those who help them.

4. Marathons

Hundreds of runners participate in marathons. These marathons will need help setting up, assigning shirts or name tags, or cleaning up. Although tiring, marathons are a fun way of volunteering.

5. Clubs

There will most likely be volunteer clubs at your school such as Key Club or CSF. You can sign up for various volunteer activities that interest you through these clubs. I suggest being further involved in these clubs through board positions. This will motivate you to participate in more volunteer events of the club.

These are just some personal volunteer ideas. There are so many other opportunities out there such as beach cleanups or setting up concerts. Volunteering will never be boring as long as you choose the events right for you.