grassroots

When you first volunteer for just about anything, your excitement and enthusiasm are usually pretty high.  In other words, you’re not “burnt out” yet.

The following are a six suggestions on how to channel your energy in ways that are likely to keep you involved and help you get as much satisfaction from your efforts as possible - and keep you from burning out!

Make reasonable commitments

It is much better for you and any cause that you volunteer for to start with a realistic schedule.  Think about how you can achieve a happy medium between the time you’re able to contribute and the needs of the cause you’re involved with.  That way, everyone knows what to expect.  Just remember that in the end, it’s your dependability that’s most important.