Volunteering!
There are many opportunities within this community to do volunteer work. The links below will give you information about various non-profit community organizations where you can volunteer.
First things first. Decide what you want to do
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Interested in helping people?
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Interested in the environment?
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Interested in the greater Olympia community?
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Interested in the arts?
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Interested in community activism?
Next, contact agencies and organizations to sign up
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Contact multiple organizations to insure you get a place
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Some organizations require training prior to volunteer assignments
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Be realistic; don't sign up for more hours than you can work
A very important step!
Once you have an agreement with the agency, meet with your advisor and fill out a service learning plan. You can find it here.
Once you have a volunteer job
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Treat your position as if it is a paid job - show up for all training and shifts; call in if you can't work
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Work hard! This position can provide you a job reference in the future
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Keep track of your hours and report them to your advisor