Tips for Finding the Right Service Opportunity for You 

There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer and serve your community at UF, the greater Gainesville area, or even abroad.  

Here are some tips for finding the right service opportunity for you: 

• Determine your interest. 
• You can take our quiz to identify volunteer experiences that fit your unique skills.  

  Take the quiz

• Reflect on what you hope to gain from your volunteer experience.  
• Look for compatibility between the volunteer services and your skills. 

• Verify the organization’s legitimacy.  
• Determine your time commitment options.  
• Make contact.  
• Create a service plan for completing your hours.