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Most if not all non-profit organizations depend on grants and donations in order to do what they do. Many also further depend on unpaid volunteers to help them carry out their mission. I recently began a volunteer position at Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences in their live animal center. The work is not very easy; most of the job involves quite a bit of messy cage cleaning and food preparation. However, I am an animal person and knew going into it that I wouldn’t mind those aspects of the job.

What I didn’t expect was just how much I am enjoying my volunteer work. Yes, volunteering doesn’t come with a paycheck, but it provides a tremendous amount of satisfaction and fulfillment. I feel incredibly lucky to have this opportunity and am so glad I volunteered to do it.

Matching work that you enjoy to an organization that needs help is always a win-win and often provides inspiration to others.

Share with us your experiences performing volunteer work, and/or opportunities that may exist within your organization

Author Bio:  Theresa Hastings is a superhuman online researcher and a dedicated departmental organizer. An expert gatherer of gossip, Theresa, who is a member of the National Guard, frequently breaks up squabbles between office mates. Though she has been with us for more than 12 years, Theresa has yet to use her M-16 on anyone.

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