Goodwill’s thrift shops have become a popular place for a variety of people to shop. In addition to pre-owned clothing, there is an assortment of books and electronics to choose from. Furthermore, you could pick up a pair of decent sunglasses for less than $5. There are a number of reasons that it’s popular to shop at the stores, but did you know they also offer a number of volunteering opportunities? Here are a couple of examples:
1.) Good Guides Mentoring Opportunities- The dropout rates for high school kids is at an all time high in inner cities and even some higher income suburban areas. Kids don’t always see the value in a high school vacation for one reason or another and end up stopping classes when it appears graduation will be too difficult to achieve. As a mentoring guide, y can help to keep a kid on track and in school as well as helping them understand what nest steps they can take.
2.) Office Volunteering- People tend to think you need to get up close and personal with homeless people or volunteer at a methadone clinic in order to make a real difference. In fact, volunteering in a beauracratic office can offer just what you’re looking for, Your skills will be tested and you will be making a difference by helping process some red tape. People will get the services they need because of your willingness to help out.
Volunteering anywhere is good but don’t pass up the opportunity to do it with a very reputable comoany such as Goodwill. It looks great on a resume and is great for your soul.