Why Volunteer?

  • Volunteering makes one feel like they have more time
    • This is similar to when people donate to charities (they feel wealthier)
    • Volunteering clears up the mind, providing stress relief from other aspects of one's day
  • Volunteering gives one​ an opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience
    • building experience from volunteering can allow job switches and display committment
    • these skills can be applied in several industries and be applied in a job
  • Physiological benefits:
    • Physical volunteering activities help you stay healthy and active
    • Studies have shown that the more people volunteer, the happier they are

Effective Ways to Volunteer

Tip: At the end of the day, volunteering should not be simply another tedious chore. Choose activities that you would enjoy or want to learn more about. On the flip side, a great volunteering opportunity draws you out of your comfort zone a little bit—this is essential in learning new skills and gaining vital experience.

Questions to ask before searching:

Other tips:
Do you prefer to work alone or as part of a team?

Are you better behind the scenes or do you prefer to take a more visible role?

How much time are you willing to commit?

What skills can you bring to a volunteer job?

What causes are important to you?
Consider several volunteer possibilities.

Don’t limit yourself to just one organization or one specific type of job. Sometimes an opportunity looks great on paper, but the reality is quite different.

Try to visit/ contact different organizations and get a feel for what they are like and if you click with other staff and volunteers.

​http://www.helpguide.org/articles/work-career/volunteering-and-its-surprising-benefits.htm

Volunteer Opportunities

Click on the Live Your Dream link above to find current take action projects to empower trafficking and abuse victims, and find numerous ways to help.
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​Tip: Fill out the "How Can You Help" interactive bar on the top of the page first. This will help you support women in your community in a manner that best optimizes your abilities.
To find volunteer opportunities in the US, explore the above websites (or simply conduct an online search for the closest opportunities near you)
Stop The Traffik has chapters in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom and USA. Explore their campaigns—they take on issues ranging from fair trade tea to fashion, among many others.
S-Cape is a budding organization in South Africa that provides support and rehabilitation to women who have suffered from trafficking. Learn more about their work, how to donate, and ways to help.
The above are, by no means, an exhaustive list. Explore the  Donate  page to view more organizations that both take donations and provide volunteering opportunities.