If you didn’t know already, volunteering can be a lot of fun, a great way to make some new friends, is great for the community, and looks excellent on your college student resume.  If you’re a college student that has been thinking about volunteering in the near future, you have several different opportunities to make that happen!  The main reason college students don’t volunteer is because they don’t know how they can help out.  So, to solve this problem check out what you can do listed below!

Nursing homes – Nursing homes are a great way to volunteer your time.  Some of the elderly are lonely, would love to have another friend, and would enjoy your company.  Spending time with them, playing games with them, and keeping them company is more than someone in a nursing home could ask for.

Humane society – If you’re an animal lover, this is something you’d really enjoy!  Spending time with animals, taking care of them, playing with them, walking with them etc, is something you could do if you started to volunteer your time at the humane society.  Animals are loving, need some friends, and would love your attention.

Tutoring – We all struggle with that one subject, and we’re all really good at that one certain subject, so dedicate your time, and really help someone out by tutoring them.  Give them the help they need, and feel good about giving a helping hand.

Habitat for Humanity – Do you love to build, design or just want to give a helping hand?  If so, check out habitat for humanity!  This is a fun way to help with building homes for those that are in need of shelter.

As you can see, these are just a few different ways you can make a difference in someones life, and your life.  Give a helping hand, feel good about what you’re doing, make friends along the way, and create hobbies by considering one of these ideas for your future!