Every organization from the Red Cross to a neighborhood garage sale relies on volunteers for free labor, but sometimes you get what you pay for. Here are a few ways to be the volunteer everybody wants helping them.
Be Enthusiastic
Choose a cause that excites you. By showing up ready to work hard and make a difference, your positive energy is a great example to empower other volunteers. The definition of a volunteer is a person who will provide a service without being paid; when you add enthusiasm, a big smile, and an “I’ll do it!” attitude, whatever you do will become fun, from a beach clean-up to painting an older neighbor’s house….