10 tips on Volunteering Wisely 明智参加志愿活动的十个小提示
2009-05-30 18:0910 tips on Volunteering Wisely
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明智参加志愿活动的十个小提示
1. Research the causes or issues important to you.
探究行动的动机或对你来说问题的重点。
Look for a group that works with issues about which you feel strongly. You might already be giving money to one of these organizations, and that might be a good place to begin your volunteer experience. If you can't find such an organization, here's a challenging and intriguing thought: why not start one yourself? You can rally your neighbors to clean up that vacant lot on the corner, patrol the neighborhood, paint an elderly neighbor's house, take turns keeping an eye on the ailing person down the street, or form a group to advocate for a remedy to that dangerous intersection in your neighborhood. There is no end to the creative avenues for volunteering, just as there is no end to the need for volunteers.
选择一个从事你兴趣所在议题工作的组织。你可能曾给其中一个这样的机构捐过钱，这可能就是你开始志愿经历的好地方。如果你找不到这样的组织，有一个富有挑战但是让人跃跃欲试的想法：为什么不干脆自己建立一个？你可以组织你的邻居们清理街角的空地，进行社区巡逻，为年长的邻居粉刷房子，轮替注意倒在街上的病弱者，或者成立组织倡议治理你的社区中危险的十字路口。志愿工作创造性的途径是无尽的，正如对于志愿工作的需求是无限的。
2. Consider the skills you have to offer.
考虑到你要提供的技能。
If you enjoy outdoor work, have a knack for teaching, or just enjoy interacting with people, you may want to look for volunteer work that would incorporate these aspects of your personality. Many positions require a volunteer who has previous familiarity with certain equipment, such as computers, or who possesses certain skills, such as ability in athletics or communications. For one of these positions you might decide to do something comparable to what you do on the job during your workday, or something that you already enjoy as a hobby. This sort of position allows you to jump right into the work without having to take training to prepare for the assignment.
如果你喜欢户外工作，同时善于教学，或者仅仅是享受与人交往，你可能就会想找融合你的这些性格特点的志愿工作。许多职位要求志愿者之前熟悉某种设备的操作方法，例如电脑，或是需要具有掌握某些技能，例如运动或沟通能力。对于这样的一份职位你可能会要做一些与你日常工作相当的事情、或者是你已经可以享受的嗜好。这种职位可以让你跳过为任务进行培训和准备的过程，直接投入工作当中。
3. Would you like to learn something new?
你想学些新东西么？
Perhaps you would like to learn a new skill or gain exposure to a new situation. Consider seeking a volunteer opportunity where you'll learn something new. For example, volunteering to work on the newsletter for the local animal shelter will improve your writing and editing abilities - skills that may help you in your career. Or, volunteering can simply offer a change from your daily routine. For example, if your full-time job is in an office, you may decide to take on a more active volunteer assignment, such as leading tours at an art museum or building a playground. Many nonprofits seek out people who are willing to learn. Realize beforehand, however, that such work might require a time commitment for training before the actual volunteer assignment begins.
可能你会想学门新的技能或者想接触全新的环境。想找一个通过志愿活动学习新东西的的机会。例如，志愿参加当地动物收养所的时事通讯工作可以提高你的写作和编辑能力——这些技能对你的职业或许会有帮助。另外，志愿工作可以很容易地给你的日常模式带来些变化。比如说，如果你的全职工作是坐在办公室，你可能会决定接受一些更具活动性的志愿任务，例如在美术馆做导览或者铺设运动场。许多非营利活动都在那些希望学习的人。不过，需要预知的是，这类工作在开始实际的志愿任务前，可能会需要先些段时间保证培训的完成。
4. Combine your goals.
结合你的目标。
Look for volunteer opportunities that will also help you achieve your other goals for your life. For example, if you want to lose a few extra pounds, pick an active volunteer opportunity, such as cleaning a park or working with kids. Or, if you've been meaning to take a cooking class, try volunteering at a food bank that teaches cooking skills.
寻找那些可以同时帮助你全力实现其他目标的志愿机会。比如说，如果你想减掉几斤肉，就选个有活动性的志愿机会，例如清理公园或者和孩子们在一起的工作。或者说，如果你想上厨艺班，就去试试教授烹饪技术的再食品救济发放中心的志愿工作。
5. Don't over-commit your schedule.
日程不要安排过满。
Make sure the volunteer hours you want to give fit into your hectic life, so that you don't frustrate your family, exhaust yourself, shortchange the organization you're trying to help or neglect your job. Do you want a long-term assignment or something temporary? If you are unsure about your availability, or want to see how the work suits you before making an extensive commitment, see whether the organization will start you out on a limited number of hours until you get the feel of things. Better to start out slowly than to commit yourself to a schedule you can't or don't want to fulfill.
保证你所花在志愿工作的时间与你忙碌的生活相适应，这样你才不会因此连累到你的家庭，把自己累垮，忽悠你所帮助的组织或者疏忽了你自己的工作。你是想做长期的任务还是临时的？如果你对自己还没有把握，或者想在做出总体决定前先看看这份工作与自己的契合程度，那就要看看组织能否让你在找到感觉之前，给你一些有限的时间座位开始。慢慢来总好过给自己安排了一份不能也不愿完成的任务表。
6. Nonprofits may have questions, too.
非盈利活动也同样可能会有问题。
While most nonprofits are eager to find volunteer help, they have to be careful when accepting the services you offer. If you contact an organization with an offer to volunteer your time, you may be asked to come in for an interview, fill out a volunteer application, or describe your qualifications and your background just as you would at an interview for a paying job. It is in the organization's interest and more beneficial to the people it serves to make certain you have the skills needed, that you are truly committed to doing the work, and that your interests match those of the nonprofit. Furthermore, in volunteer work involving children or other at-risk populations, there are legal ramifications for the organization to consider.
尽管大多数非营利活动渴望找到志愿者帮助，但是在接受你提供的帮助的时候还是需要保持谨慎。如果你与一家组织机构联系，表示愿意花时间从事志愿活动，你可能还是需要和面试一份有偿工作一样，被要求参加面试，填写志愿服务申请，或者介绍你的资格证书和背景。从组织机构本身利益和更有利于他们服务人群的角度出发，需要确定你拥有需要的技能，真诚希望做这份工作的决心，以及你本身的兴趣与非营利活动的相符合。而且，涉及到与孩子或者危难人群相关的志愿工作的时候，组织机构还需要考虑到法律方面的细节规定。
7. Consider volunteering as a family.
考虑全家参与志愿活动。
Think about looking for a volunteer opportunity suitable for parents and children to do together, or for a husband and wife to take on as a team. When a family volunteers to work together at a nonprofit organization, the experience can bring them closer together, teach young children the value of giving their time and effort, introduce everyone in the family to skills and experiences never before encountered, and give the entire family a shared experience as a wonderful family memory.
考虑找找那种可以父母与孩子共同进行，或者适合夫妻组队参与的志愿机会。当一家子志愿者在非营利组织共同工作时，这种共同经历会将彼此间的距离拉得更近，让孩子们学会奉献出他们的时间和努力的意义所在，让家人们学习以往不曾接触过的技能和经验，同时留给全家一份共享的经历做为精彩的家庭回忆。
8. Virtual volunteering?
网上志愿活动？
Yes, there is such a thing! If you have computer access and the necessary skills, some organizations now offer the opportunity to do volunteer work over the computer. This might take the form of giving free legal advice, typing a college term paper for a person with a disability, or simply keeping in contact with a shut-in who has e-mail. This sort of volunteering might be well suited to you if you have limited time, no transportation, or a physical disability that precludes you from getting about freely. Virtual volunteering can also be a way for you to give time if you simply enjoy computers and want to employ your computer skills in your volunteer work.
没错，真有这种事！如果你能使用电脑以及必需的技能，现在就有机构提供通过电脑进行志愿工作的机会。这种志愿的形式可能是提供免费的法律忠告，帮助身体不便的人打字录入大学学期论文，或者仅仅就是通过电子邮件与孤寡人群保持联系。如果你因为时间有限，交通不便或者身体原因无法抽身自由活动，这种志愿方式就很适合你。如果你只是喜欢用电脑，同时想边做志愿工作边锻炼你的电脑技能，网上志愿活动同时也可以作为你奉献时间的方式。
9. I never thought of that!
我从没想到这些！
Many community groups are looking for volunteers, and some may not have occurred to you. Most of us know that hospitals, libraries, and churches use volunteers for a great deal of their work, but here are some volunteer opportunities that may not have crossed your mind:
许多社会团体都在征集志愿者，其中有的你可能从没想到过。我们熟知的医院、图书馆和教堂借助志愿者完成大量的工作，但是这里还有一些可能从没在你脑中出现过的志愿机会：
Day care centers, Neighborhood Watch, Public Schools and Colleges
日托中心、社区警戒、公立学校和大学
Halfway houses, Community Theaters, Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Fraternal Organizations and Civic Clubs
过渡教习所、社区剧院、戒毒康复中心、
Retirement Centers and Homes for the Elderly, Meals on Wheels, Church or Community-Sponsored Soup Kitchens or Food Pantries
老年疗养院、
Museums, Art Galleries, and Monuments
美术馆、艺术展廊和纪念馆
Community Choirs, Bands and Orchestras
社区唱诗班、乐队和管弦乐团
Prisons, Neighborhood Parks, Youth Organizations, Sports Teams, and after-school programs Shelters for Battered Women and Children
监狱、社区公园、青少年组织、运动联盟、课外项目妇幼庇护所
Historical Restorations, Battlefields and National Parks
文物翻修，战地和国家公园
译：注以上部分中文为组织名称，有的不能确定中文官方名称，就略了
10.Give voice to your heart through your giving and volunteering!
Bring your heart and your sense of humor to your volunteer service, along with your enthusiastic spirit, which in itself is a priceless gift. What you'll get back will be immeasurable!
在奉献和志愿活动中道出心声吧！带着你的真心和幽默投身到志愿服务中来吧，火热的灵魂，本身既是无价的礼物。而你的收获，将不可限量！ |
发表于 2009-11-27 18:11:45
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