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Ideas and Information for people who want to experience
the rewards of volunteering and help make their community a better place
to live. Despite our fast-paced lives, many people, young and old, find
time to help people, causes or communities in need. Why are people
interested in volunteering?
Whatever reason for volunteering, it's easy to get hooked.
Volunteering can become a lifelong satisfying commitment
What's right for you?
Before choosing an activity, consider the following:
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What community problems concern me?
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Does volunteering for a group fit my own interests
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How much time can I commit?
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What talents or skills do I offer?
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What do I want to get out of my involvement?
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Will I enjoy this type of service?
Our Community
provides several organizations to get involved with. There is the
Fair Harbor Community Association,
The Volunteer
Fire Department,
The Pine Walk Fair plus others in government like: Medical District,
Life Guard District, Dune District, Dock District and others. These
Districts are town organizations with taxing power. It is always
beneficial to have these run by local people with our unique local needs
in mind.
       
National Organizations with more volunteering information:
America's Charities
12701 Fair Lakes Circle, Suite 370, Fairfax VA 22033
800-458-9505
http://www.charities.org
American National Red Cross
National Office of Volunteers
8111 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 206-7410
http://www.redcross.org
Child Welfare League of America
440 First Street, N.W, Third Floor, Washington, DC
20001-2085
(202) 638-2952
http://www.cwla.org
Corporation for National Service
1201 New York Avenue, N.W, Washington, DC 20525
(202) 606-5000
Earth Force
1908 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Second Floor, Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 299-9400
http://www.earthforce.org
Habitat for Humanity International
121 Habitat Street, Americus, GA 31709
(912) 924-6935
http://www.habitat.org
National Crime Prevention Council
Teen Crime in the Community, Youth as Resources
1700 K Street, N.W, Second Floor, Washington, DC 20006-3817
(202) 466-6272
http://www.ncpc.org
National 4-H Council
7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 961-2973
http://www.fourhcouncil.edu
Points of Light Foundation
1737 H Street, N.W, Washington, MC20006
(202) 223-9186
http://www.pointsoflight.org
Quest International
Lions/Quest Skills for Action
1984 Coffman Road, Newark, OH 43058
800-446-2700
http://www.quest.edu
YMCA of the USA
101 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 977-0031
http://www.ymca.net
Youth Volunteer Corps of America
6310 Lamar Avenue, Suite 125, Overland Park, KS 66202-4247
(913) 432-YVCA
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