A few group volunteer opportunities are tailored and highlighted below for you to have a go at.
No matter what interests you, there is always a volunteer option for you.
- Public space clean up
This is one of the most collaborative volunteer work with a team of 3 or more one can really do justice to a space in need of thorough clean up. First, find a group of like-minded individuals; they could be family or friends. Next, find a public space such as beaches or parks that have been polluted and clean them while educating the masses about the dangers of pollution.
- The Red cross
The Red Cross is an international humanitarian organization founded to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering. With local chapters across the world, Red Cross has been responding to numerous crises across Africa where millions were affected by natural disasters, insecurity, complex emergencies and most especially epidemics like the COVID-19 virus. Volunteering can be done by signing up and identifying with a local chapter in your community.
- Retirement homes
A retirement home also referred to as a nursing home or an old people’s home is a multi-residence housing facility intended for the elderly. Volunteering in a retirement home can be one of the most fulfilling things you will ever encounter, you will most likely be working close to the elderlies no matter what duty you are placed to do. It is a great idea to sign up with friends and engage the elderlies in fun and fulfilling activities that will make them feel young again.
- Local libraries
Local libraries are free resource for homeless and needy.
Most local libraries need a lot of help to perform tasks like sorting of new and donated books, shelving, working with younger readers as well as inventory. Some libraries hold events and programs which require volunteers for smooth operations.
Most of the time, these libraries will want to offer free classes in areas like literacy, tech and craft and require volunteers that possess such expertise, skills or knowledge.
- Animal rescue shelters
An animal shelter is a place where stray, lost, abandoned or surrendered animals are housed. Strays rely on the shelters to house them and feed them, at least until they find a new home.
Volunteer work at animal shelters include feeding animals, dog walking, cleaning cages and assisting in the rehabilitation of traumatized animals.
Most animal shelters hold open adoption events where animals can be adopted into new homes and volunteers might be tasked with assisting with the logistics of these events.
- Hospitals
Volunteering in a hospital is one of the most common options, people who volunteer in hospitals are given numerous tasks such as providing support to patients, restocking supplies, cleaning the room etc.
Although as a hospital volunteer, you must pass certain requirements such as the age requirement (must be 18 years and above) in order to be selected but if all is met, the experience can be extremely exciting and fulfilling as you get to make connections with patients and it can also be a great career opportunity.
- Homeless shelters
Aside from donating money and essentials, homeless shelters need volunteers to help run shelters effectively. Tasks like serving food to the homeless, sorting out donated items and helping them transition into work life are a few of them. Volunteers are also required to be 18 years and older to be able to work with these organizations. The joy you bring to the world is more than capable of changing it.
We have come to the end of 7 Group Volunteer Opportunities and we hope you try any one of them out. Volunteering brings smiles to the faces of the needy; you will be making one more person happier if you decide to.
