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Volunteer with Level Up (LU)

Volunteers are a tremendous resource for charitable nonprofits. Absent volunteers, many charitable nonprofits would not be able to conduct programs, raise funds, or serve clients. The vast majority of board members who serve on charitable nonprofits’ boards are volunteers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, volunteerism peaked between 2003 and 2005, when 28.8 percent of Americans reported having volunteered the previous year. Today, the numbers are far less. People are busy and more families may need to work fulltime, leaving less time for volunteering. However - volunteer opportunities are shifting with the times. Did you know that it's possible to volunteer virtually? Or that websites exist just to help match the right volunteers with service projects and even skilled-volunteer opportunities? If you are searching for a volunteer opportunity, or would like to grow your nonprofit's opportunities to be most attractive for volunteers - and find the right ones - state associations of nonprofits as well as state service commissions are great places to start. Ask your front desk staff for more information on getting involved. You can serve on a committee throughout the year, or volunteer on individual projects that interest you.

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