Volunteering is a great way to give back around the holidays, but those of us who take our two weeks' paid vacation around this time often don't get the chance. Because of this, more and more people are taking their vacations and turning them into opportunities for service.
Just yesterday, NPR's Weekend Edition sat down with Shannon O'Donnell, the founder of the website GrassrootsVolunteering.org. This website acts as a resource for those who wish to travel ethically throughout the world, whether by volunteering for local organizations or by supporting small businesses. In this interview, O'Donnell points out some common mistakes that people make when looking to make a difference in communities they are visiting. You can read the transcript or listen to the interview by following the link above.
Met Council offers many volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals of all ages. If you are looking to plan a volunteering vacation in New York City, get involved with us! Met Council is one of New York's largest social services agencies, serving over 100,000 people each year.
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