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[quote=Anonymous]I’m just starting to do this but as a pro bono attorney. My experience had been good so far. There’s a ton of need and not as many people willing to do it.

Does it have to be with an org? Is there something you’re good at that would be useful to people? If you’ve done your own taxes, VITA clinics need people. If you’re good with kids, you could volunteer at a head start or other subsidized preschool. High schools always need people to help kids with college applications. Are you handy? You could fix stuff for people who don’t have enough money to pay. Help pull weeds for a community center or YMCA. Volunteer to coach a team at a school that needs it. Be a lifeguard - there are never enough of them and that keeps community pools closed. I do tenant-side eviction cases for free.

Look for the work that’s not sexy and that needs somewhat more commitment than a Saturday here or there. Try not to expect people to express their gratitude - you’ll be disappointed a lot. Just do the work that helps. [/quote]

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