How to Find a Place to Volunteer at As a Teenager

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Search the computer.

   Go to a search engine and type something in, such as "Volunteer places in Oregon." This will give you a variety of options.
   
   You may want to narrow down your search so you get less/more manageable results.
   
   There are also many volunteering websites that list jobs open by the area you live in.
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   Step 2: Read the paper.

   Many newspapers have help wanted ads for volunteers.
   
   Just read through the paper and see if there's something you would be interested in. , See if your parents have any ideas on where you could volunteer.
   
   Sometimes, you could even help out at their work! , Look under a section that has volunteer work and make a phone call.
   
   Chances are they'd be happy to have some extra hands around. , People post flyers up there and chances are you'll find one that is asking for help! , Head over to a place you want to help out at and just ask them if they need help.
   
   If not, go somewhere else.
   
   There are always places in need of volunteers.
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   Step 3: Ask your parents

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   Step 4: friends

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   Step 5: or school counselors.

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   Step 6: Check the phone book.

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   Step 7: Look at bulletin boards or street posts.

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   Step 8: Just get out there and ask.

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