Volunteer for a cause you love....

I get a great sense of satisfaction when I help someone else, especially someone who really appreciates it. Finding a cause you are passionate about and volunteering time, even if it is just a couple hours of month, can be extremely rewarding.

There are all kinds of great ways to volunteer your time, here are some suggestions:

• Local hospitals, long term care and nursing homes
• Check out the United Way
• If you love art, check out community centers that might want a class offered to kids who cannot afford to pay. You can do the same with any other passion that you have sports, hobbies, etc.
• If you like walking/running, etc. Find a walk or race that raises money for a cause you care about and sign up as a volunteer.
• Check on an older neighbor and see if they need any help
• Bake muffins and deliver them to the fire fighters at your the local fire department. 
• Sponsor a solider overseas and send them a care package.
• If you like to build, volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
• Ask your church about families who might need help
• If you are an animal lover, inquire at a local pet shelter for opportunities
• Bring toiletries and gently used clothes to a women's shelter such as InterAct  http://interactofwake.org/
• Great places in the Raleigh area to volunteer: 
• My favorite, Rex Hospital 
• Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Call in advance, but it isn't hard to find opportunities here! They allow children to help too, great for them to experience! http://foodshuttle.org/
• Meals on Wheels  http://wakemow.org/