• use your particular talents and abilities
• provide insight into the lives of the less fortunate
• involve steady and direct contact with those in need

You should avoid volunteer placements that:

• are routine, such as filing, typing, or running errands
• are not clear in what they require of you
• do not allow you to be in contact with those in need

Before you contact a volunteer agency, be sure to:

• have a clear idea about the type of work you want to do
• be clear in your reasons for seeking a certain type of service
• seek the advice of others