Are there any organizations like 826michigan in Minnesota? [more inside]
posted by sciapod on Nov 5, 2008 - 2 answers

This Cnet article got me thinking. I work as a Business Analyst, and as part of my job I do a lot of QA, requirements gathering and refining, user documentation, and other things. Is this a skill set that would be useful to any open source projects? When I've looked in the past, it's seemed like mainly people were looking for coders and testers. It seems like a great way to do some volunteer work and learn new technology and methodologies (different SDLC models, for instance), but I don't know if middle men like me have a place in the open source world.
posted by Lentrohamsanin on Oct 23, 2008 - 6 answers

In what ways can I use my recently-found software teaching skills to help people? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on Oct 9, 2008 - 5 answers

Has anyone done a weeks-long stretch of political volunteering? How'd it go? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Sep 22, 2008 - 10 answers

How can I help stop child abuse, other than writing a check? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Aug 28, 2008 - 19 answers

Posting for a friend: She needs help getting volunteers to help out with various church functions. [more inside]
posted by KevCed on Aug 13, 2008 - 17 answers

My wife and I are planning a trip to India and we're strongly considering a volunteer/travel program like Cross Cultural Solutions. Anyone out there ever participate in such a program in India? Anyone ever volunteer abroad through CCS? Please share.
posted by thejimp on Aug 11, 2008 - 7 answers

Does anyone have any experience or second-hand knowledge of volunteering with Cross Cultural Solutions? [more inside]
posted by KoobieKitten on Jun 7, 2008 - 1 answer

I just found out that the contract that I am working on will be ending at then end of the month. I'm elated. I've been in a rut for a while, and this seems like the perfect opportunity to shake things up. What now? [more inside]
posted by mumbleitaliano on Jun 4, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm thinking of volunteering at an animal shelter in Los Angeles, working primarily with dogs. What can I expect? [more inside]
posted by bondgirl53001 on May 8, 2008 - 7 answers

How much will dropping off the face of the earth for a year impact my getting into grad school? [more inside]
posted by bobdylanforever on May 8, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm looking for a Peace Corps that doesn't suck. Does it exist? [more inside]
posted by loquacious on May 3, 2008 - 24 answers

Where can I stay in France this summer? [more inside]
posted by greytape on Mar 9, 2008 - 2 answers

What should I do this summer before heading off to grad school? [more inside]
posted by pravit on Feb 28, 2008 - 11 answers

How can I grow my list of "high impact" volunteering opportunities in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by meifool on Jan 30, 2008 - 5 answers

Where Can People Send Help to Bangladesh? [more inside]
posted by watercarrier on Nov 19, 2007 - 6 answers

My immediate family is considering making our holidays vacation a trip to New Orleans to do volunteer work, excavating houses, etc. Problem #1: We have no idea where to start. [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Sep 22, 2007 - 8 answers

Hood+Tech Filter: Help me give these kids a fighting chance. [more inside]
posted by dihutenosa on Aug 9, 2007 - 10 answers

Anyone have experience volunteering with Casa Guatemala? [more inside]
posted by night kitchen on Mar 17, 2007 - 3 answers

Say I want to change my career path and go to medical school. What kind of volunteering would be helpful in terms of a) deciding if medicine is for me, and b) getting into medical school? [more inside]
posted by limicoline on Jan 9, 2007 - 8 answers

I am planning a group trip to Ecuador/Galapagos islands, and we would like to spend a day doing community service. Any suggestions/recommendations/experiences? [more inside]
posted by orangskye on Jan 7, 2007 - 4 answers

what can bring meaning to my life? (long story inside) [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Oct 25, 2006 - 69 answers

I'm looking for a blog post about four stages of animal shelter volunteers. [more inside]
posted by BrotherCaine on Oct 19, 2006 - 4 answers

Please help me find a good organization to volunteer at in San Francisco! Preferably one in the Mission District and that serves underprivileged children. [more inside]
posted by fdhidalgo on Aug 20, 2006 - 6 answers

What is the English teaching situation like in Latin America right now? I'm looking for something to do for July and about half of August, and I have a TEFL certificate and some experience. Other suggestions for spending worthwhile time down there welcome. Sidenote: I don't speak Spanish, but learning would be a big incentive for going. [more inside]
posted by borkingchikapa on Jun 8, 2006 - 2 answers

I'm interested in like, traveling and doing some volunteer work. You know, where you go somewhere do some charity work for a week or two, then come home. What organizations arrange these sorts of things? [more inside]
posted by delmoi on Apr 17, 2006 - 11 answers

[Tax Filter] Can you deduct anything related to doing volunteer work? For example, can you deduct gas money while driving for volunteer work or can you deduct the cost of an international aid trip that you go on? Does anything like that count?
posted by phaedrus441 on Feb 26, 2006 - 6 answers

Where do you find your volunteer opportunities? [more inside]
posted by karmaville on Dec 8, 2005 - 14 answers

How does one start a SourceForge Project and get volunteers to help? [more inside]
posted by AmbroseChapel on Dec 3, 2005 - 10 answers

Where can I find a place to volunteer in the Chicago area? [more inside]
posted by frankie_stubbs on Dec 3, 2005 - 5 answers

My kids (12, 10, 8 yrs.) have decided they don't want Christmas gifts this year and would like to do something for those in need. I'm thrilled. Aside from working in a Food Bank or 'adopting a family' any other ideas?
posted by pman78 on Nov 29, 2005 - 33 answers

PromoteSafeVolunteeringFilter. I would like to start volunteering regularly at an AIDS hospice. My nails and cuticles are an ugly, bloody mess from a pretty bad nail-and-cuticle biting habit. It hasn't bothered me until now; but even with the double-layer of gloves I wear while doing the cleaning, the nuns who run the place have pointed out this is not a good situation for the patients or myself. How do I make my hands healthy and keep them that way in as short a time as possible? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Nov 28, 2005 - 14 answers

So, on Tuesday, the Red Cross is deploying me to the gulf coast for three weeks to assist in their ongoing hurricane relief efforts there. What should I bring with me? [more inside]
posted by dersins on Oct 28, 2005 - 3 answers

Do you ever feel guilty about telling others of your volunteer work? [more inside]
posted by curbstop on Oct 8, 2005 - 21 answers

Get-to-know-you games you actually enjoyed playing? [more inside]
posted by nelleish on Sep 18, 2005 - 33 answers

So, I really want to do some missionary/volunteer work for an extended period of time so I come seeking advice on possible organisations to work with. [more inside]
posted by jmd82 on Aug 2, 2005 - 11 answers

Is there such a thing as "compassionate tourism" where people travel and volunteer their time/resources in rebuilding, in this case, the tsunami-hit South Asian region?
posted by azul on Jan 10, 2005 - 16 answers

Does anyone know of any charities/aid agencies in the London area that are in need of volunteers for the Tsunami Earthquake Appeal? [MI] [more inside]
posted by floanna on Dec 31, 2004 - 2 answers

I need to do a "Service Learning" project (aka volunteering) for a Political Science class this fall. The group that I work with must be political in nature, but I'm having a hard time thinking of something more interesting that working for a Presidential campaign, especially considering Illinois is anywhere near being a swing state. Any suggestions of groups that I could volunteer for? [more inside]
posted by Steve_at_Linnwood on Sep 27, 2004 - 8 answers

I want to start doing some volunteer work. Can anyone give me some suggestions as to organizations or causes? My preferences are that it’s something in Toronto, that it’s political or sociological in nature, that it’s project-oriented rather than long-term, and that it involves meeting lots of people.
posted by orange swan on Aug 12, 2004 - 8 answers

Specific things to do in Toronto to fill time and meet people....? I have way too much time on my hands and have been thinking of volunteering and/or taking classes. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by dobbs on Jul 9, 2004 - 15 answers

I am looking for recommendations on volunteer activities to get involved in. I have a fairly open and flexible schedule and would like to help out more in my community. That said, I'd prefer something that uses my skills and also gives me something back. I am thinking something arts-related or involving teaching (I've taught literacy classes in the past.) What are some positive experiences others here have had? How do I go about searching for the right thing? I am also open to working for nominal pay (e.g. working for a good nonprofit parttime.) [more inside]
posted by vacapinta on Dec 14, 2003 - 9 answers