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Contents
9/11 Memorial Site Finally at Fifty The Many Uses of a Pumpkin Featured Boomers: The Weavers Time Traveling in Lancaster County Boomer Directory Boomer Directory Giving Back 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12

The Eastern United States suffers 7 days of Blizzard Conditions and strong winds leaving more than 1 million homes without power.

1950

President Truman approved U.S. construction of the hydrogen bomb. President Harry Truman sends United States military personnel to Vietnam to aid French forces. President Harry S. Truman places Americas railroads under the control of the U.S. Army. US leads UN in Korean War.

North Korea invades South Korea capturing Seoul

First TV remote control, Zenith Radios Lazy Bones is marketed. Diners Club Issues First Credit Cards. 8 million homes in the US now own Televisions. Credit Card USA by Ralph Schneider. Transistor USA by William Shockley (Bell Telephone).

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Persecution of Communists is initiated by Senator McCarthy. 12 nations agree to the creation of North Atlantic Treaty Organization / NATO for the defense of the United States and Europe. Formation of the Warsaw Pact. Volcanic cloud kills 5000 in Mount Lamington, New Guinea. Earthquake and floods in Assam, India 574 deaths, 5,000,000 believed homeless.

How Much things Cost

Average Cost of a New Home .......................$8,450 Average Wages Per Year ...............................$3,210 Cost of a Gallon of Gas.............................. 18 cents Average Cost of a New Car ..........................$1,510 Stromburg Black and White TV ....................... $250 Ball Point Pen ............................................ 25 cents Samsonite Case ............................................... $25 Clock Radio ...................................................... $60

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Exploring the 9/11 Memorial site

By: Rochelle A. Shenk

o matter what time of the year you visit, New York City is filled with activities and must see places. The Big Apple (also known as the city that never sleeps) is filled with ties to our culture and history. There are iconic places such as Times Square, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Add to that list the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in lower Manhattan. The 9/11 Memorial, which stands on eight acres of the 16-acre World Trade Center (WTC) site, pays homage to the victims of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and the Feb. 26, 1993, World Trade Center truck bombing. It was dedicated on Sept. 11, 2011, the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and opened to visitors the following day. According to Sarah Lippman, department of communications for the memorial and museum, it has welcomed more than 4.5 million visitors since it opened to the public. The memorial features twin reflecting pools with cascading waterfalls that are set within the one-acre footprints of the original

twin towers. Architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker created the memorial design, which was selected from a global design competition that included more than 5,200 entries from 63 nations. The 2,983 names of the victims of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 (World Trade Center Site, Pentagon, and Flight 93), and Feb. 26, 1993, World Trade Center truck bombing, are inscribed into bronze panels surrounding the twin memorial pools. Each pool is approximately one-acre in size and 30-foot waterfalls cascade down the sides. Surrounded by a perimeter of white oak trees, the reflecting pools and their waterfalls and the surrounding plaza offer an opportunity to reflect and remember. Even when the plaza is filled with people, the sounds of conversations and from nearby construction projects seem muted in the vast area. Additionally, all but one of the trees on the Memorial are swamp white oaks, sourced from the areas surrounding the sites impacted on 9/11. The one tree that is not an oak is a Callery pear tree that became known as the Survivor Tree after sustaining extensive damage, but living through the 9/11 attacks at the World Trade Center. In October

2001, the tree with lifeless limbs, snapped roots and blackened trunk was discovered and freed from the wreckage at the World Trade Center. The tree was originally planted in the 1970s in the vicinity of buildings 4 and 5 in the World Trade Center complex, near Church St. It was nursed back to health at the NYC Parks & Recreation Departments Arthur Ross Nursery in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx.

The National September 11 Memorial Museum is also under construction on the site. When it opens, the 9/11 memorial website (www.911memorial.og) bites that it will not only serve as a tribute to the victims of the two attacks, but it will explore the implications of the 9/11 attacks in hopes of building a better future. Information from the memorial and museums website indicates that the memorial will be one of the most sustainable, green plazas ever built. When completed, the Memorial will serve as an 8-acre green roof on top of seven stories of below-grade spaces and a train station. The irrigation and storm water harvesting systems will ensure sustainable treatment of the site and conserve energy, water and material resources. The Memorial project is pursuing the Gold certification under the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for New Construction (LEED-NC) program of the U.S. Green Building Council and is designed to satisfy the

requirements of New York State Executive Order 111 and the WTC Sustainable Design Guidelines, both programs that promote environment-friendly practices. The 9/11 Memorial Preview Site is located at 20 Vessey St, near the World Trade Center site. Here visitors may learn about the National September 11 Memorial & Museum through models, renderings, films and genuine artifacts. The site not only features exhibits, but there are also recorded stories about 9/11 for a variety of people including survivors, witnesses and people who lost loved ones, and a recording booth to share your own story. There is no admission charge for the 9/11 Memorial, however due to ongoing construction on surrounding World Trade Center projects, members of the general public need to reserve free, timed passes to visit the Memorial. Visitors passes are available through the Memorials online reservation system at www.911memorial.org. All visitors and baggage are subject to security screening. n

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Dont you know that its different for girls?

~ Joe Jackson
something girls who dont realize what a physical gift youth is their toned trim bodies and flawless skin. Jane says, These young girls spend too much time complaining about their starter home not having granite countertops. They should just be satisfied that they dont pee when they sneeze. It makes perfect sense that women will focus mostly on the physical changes that occur during middle age. Look at our culture. Look back on how we grew up. We as women were all taught by society that how we look is very important. So when we lose a little mojo, we panic. But its all good because eventually all women go through changes as the years tick by. No one can avoid it. Baby Boomer women were raised with Brooke Shields telling us nothing comes between her and her Calvins. And now shes selling La-ZBoy recliners. Go figure. I spoke with a number of fiftysomething men about their opinions regarding aging. I found that unlike women, men dont seem to focus on physical changes or limitations that they may be experiencing as they age. Maybe they just dont see any changes or they simply dont care. Well wait. Let me back up. Some of the men I talked to did have to address certain plumbing issues. And one gentleman was especially proud to tell me that even at his age he still did not need a blue pill. But aside from that, the men spoke about more serious subjects like mortality, protecting their familys future, and retirement.

Finally at Fifty: Maureen Leader

n my journey through middle age I have learned that men and women look at growing older quite differently. It seems that what you focus on as you age really depends upon your gender. When I talk to women I hear mostly about their physical changes. The graying hair, the wrinkles and the changes in skin texture. Then theres the lack of energy, the mood swings and the hot flashes. Its like going through puberty all over again, said one woman. Except its a different kind of puberty. One of my fifty-something friends snorted at me, Just wait until you get your first chin hair. I also hear about the impossible weight gain. And if the pounds do come off, many women find that things dont always eh go back to where they used to be. Sometimes my friend, Jane Doe, gets really frustrated with twenty-

I have a male friend who has the exact same birthday as I do. (Except, darn it, I am a few hours older than he is ) But anyway, I thought it would be fun to compare what turning 50 means to him versus what it means to me. Like the rest of the men I spoke with, he was also very serious. He said, The thing about 50 for me as a man is that I have to accept Im looking to the west now, not the east. The sunset approaches someday. No other birthday caused such a reflection in terms of where

I am on the grand time scale of mortality. It is a milestone which is not all that welcome. As a man who provides and is an avid outdoorsman, I wonder if I will lose a step? In simple terms, I dont feel old, but getting to 50 surely will cast longer shadows upon me. My son turns 21 in November! I feel like I was just 21. Mortality, at the end of the day, is what comes with 50. A man sees his past, his present, and future and knows the latter is the least of the three phases. Whoa.

And here I am with my deepest thought about turning 50 being whether or not I should get Botox This little exercise really surprised me how introspective and serious my friend and the rest of the men I spoke with were about this time in their lives. Who knew? But then again they were all raised on The Fonz from Happy Days. And instead of saying Ayyyyyyyyy, Sit on it! now Henry Winkler is selling reverse mortgages to Baby Boomers. Go figure. n

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From patch to table:

the many uses of a pumpkin

hile pumpkins are most often associated with holiday pies, dont underestimate this favorite of the squash and gourd family. Not only is the mighty pumpkin delicious, but it is also quite the multi-tasker. Pumpkins are incredibly versatile. They can be used in virtually any application, says Chef Joseph Brown, culinary chair at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Raleigh - Durham, a campus of South University. From sweet to savory, desserts to dinners, Brown and Chef Arthur Inzinga, culinary instructor at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, offer tips and ideas for making the most of your pumpkins. Pumpkin can be added to a variety of dishes to provide textural elements as well as flavor. When pumpkin is cooked down it is very similar to mashed potatoes, but more sweet and flavorful, says Brown. It brings a sweetness to the table, which is its most unique aspect. He adds that anywhere a potato is being cut up and cooked, pumpkin would be a

good addition and/or substitution. Pureed pumpkin can be added to a variety of sauces and soups, and according to Inzinga, pumpkin is used a lot in conjunction with pasta. He recommends using it as a filling in gnocchi: Typically, gnocchi is made with potato puree. You can substitute pumpkin puree. Brown also notes it can be used as a filling for ravioli. Adding the bold flavor of pumpkin to a variety of dishes can be achieved with some simple substitutions. Pumpkin chili can be created by augmenting some of the stock and tomato with pureed pumpkin. This brings a richness to the chili. The pumpkin is going to be as much a textural component as it is a flavorful item, says Brown. He also adds that pumpkin and tomato go together beautifully. This can be seen in autumn or pumpkin pizza, where the pumpkin becomes part of the sauce. Brown likes to top his pumpkin pizza with barbequed chicken. Inzinga recommends juicing some of the pumpkin pulp and using it as the cooking liquid for risotto or mixing equal parts pureed pumpkin to mashed potatoes. It can be used as an ingredient in pancakes and waffles to replace some of the liquid

Tips for roasting a pumpkin:

To roast a pumpkin, Brown recommends roasting it at 350 to 375 F for a medium-length roasting time. The flesh will brown a bit. For a more concentrated flavor, roast at 300 F for a longer period of time and bump the temperature up to 425 F for the last 15 to 20 minutes. Pumpkins are a lot like potatoes - you can tell if they are done by touch. They will get softer the longer they cook.
and add flavor, he says. Pumpkin can also take center stage in dishes such as pumpkinbased bread puddings and ice creams and pumpkin butter. Inzinga says pumpkin butter is much like apple butter and can be created by adding pumpkin pie spices and cooking the pumpkin down until it is a spreadable consistency. He also recommends pumpkin/apple smoothies made with pureed pumpkin, apple juice and a bit of yogurt. Enjoy the full flavor of the pumpkin by dicing and roasting with other root vegetables, sauteing it to bring out its natural flavors or even putting it on the grill. Brown says the slow heat of the grill brings out natural sugars, removes moisture and condenses the flavor. Dont forget that the flesh isnt the only part of the pumpkin that can be used. The seeds can be roasted and used as a garnish on breads, muffins or on pumpkin soup; added to homemade granola; or pureed into sauces and pesto. According to Inzinga, the flower blossoms can be battered and fried or stuffed and baked. Both chefs even recommend using hollowed-out pumpkins as bowls and tureens for chili or soup. Its important for people to realize that when you go pumpkin picking, those pumpkins are grown for their size and shape, not necessarily flavor, says Brown. The large pumpkins are less sweet. He says there are hundreds of varieties of pumpkins, and you can get more sweetness and flavor if you are more selective. He recommends allaboutpumpkins.com as a reference for the characteristics of different types of pumpkins. n

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The key to exercise is consistency no matter what the weather or time of year. Judy Weaver said. Greg, her husband agreed, Get out there and do it! he said. Judy Weaver is 58. Greg is 60. The Lancaster residents are both fitness enthusiasts. Judy, head lifeguard of High Properties Pools, Lancaster, holds a position that requires constant attention to safety details in multiple pools and the management of a large lifeguard staff. Judy is regularly seen during the hours when swimming is permitted. However, she also works behind the scenes; inspecting pools in the mornings, and mentoring new guards. Greg is a technician in the automobile industry. He is also a cycling enthusiast. He cycles five miles each way, to and from work. His enthusiasm for his job is enhanced by his fitness level, he said. In those instances where he needs to do physical work on a motor vehicle, he can hold his own with men less than half his age.

My training regimen consists not only of cycling to the office, but cycling 50-80 miles on Saturdays and 20-50 miles with Judy on Sundays, he said. Gregs love of sports started as a youth when his favorite sport was basketball. I set up a court near our dirt-paved cinder-block family garage and participated in numerous other childhood sports. Judys regimen is varied. She runs five miles at a time at a brisk eight minutes/mile pace on treadmills and boardwalks. She works-out every day and has been doing so since the age of 13 when she started as a gymnast. I spent 23 years teaching physical fitness at the YMCA, she added. Her diverse areas of expertise included teaching gymnastics, aerobics, swimming, weight training, and pre-school gym. Every other year I must renew my license as a lifeguard, requiring re-testing via written examinations in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), lifesaving skills, and first aid. She also must prove herself physically in the breast stroke and crawl. Lifeguard licenses are most frequently renewed by people much

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The key to exercise is consistency no matter what the weather or time of year.
Judy Weaver said.
younger than Judy. Both Judy and Greg ride handcrafted, lightweight bicycles constructed of metal alloys and carbon-fiber parts. They are outfitted with special bicycle shoes and nylon racing suits that reduce wind-resistance. Helmets are always worn for safety. Gregs experience in the automotive field also made him conscious of our environment. I would like to see less dependence on fossil fuels, he says. Some solutions include hybrid automobiles and the greater use of wind turbine power. He puts his concern for the environment into practice, too. I personally lower fuel emissions by cycling to work. The Weavers view fitness as a lifelong process and dont plan to stop exercising in the years to come because it makes them feel good and is a great source of pleasure. Judy also derives relaxation from walking in addition to her many other activities. Greg plans to cycle from Lancaster to Charleston, SC with a cycling buddy in this month. The entire family, Greg, Judy and Gregs 90-year-old father, Ross, who lives with them, recognize the virtues of exercise in promoting health and strength. They recommend a common-sense diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and lean meat. They also caution that fast-food must be eaten in moderation. Julia Nolt, a lifeguard colleague who has known Judy for 20 years, said recently that Judy has been a great help to the community. She has taught everyone from children to seniors to swim and is always available for help and guidance. n

Exercise and Fitness Resources

Lancaster Bicycle Club: The club offers a complete year-round schedule of group events. There are rides for beginners of up to 20 miles in length that start at a pace of 10 mph with frequent rest-stops. Rides for seasoned cyclists may be upwards of 50-plus miles at paces of 16 mph or more. Beginners and families are offered encouragement and support. www.lancasterbikeclub.org/ Lancaster YMCA: The Lancaster County YMCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle and social responsibility among all ages. Founded in 1854, it offers adult programs in such sports as basketball, roller-hockey and even ballroom dancing! www.lancasterymca.org/ Lancaster Road Runners Club: The Lancaster Road Runners Club sponsors numerous events to encourage both the novice and experienced runner. There are frequent Fun Runs of a few miles for the novice and runs of the full 26.2 mile marathon distance for advanced participants. The club prides itself on being non-elitist and offering opportunities for the fast and the slow. For advanced runners, rigorous trail runs are offered such as the famous Conestoga Trail Run of 12 miles in September. www.lrrclub.org/ Lancaster Hiking Club: The Lancaster Hiking Club uses the Conestoga Trail System. The Clubs standard hike is 5-7 miles each Sunday. The club offers a range of hiking opportunities for all levels and a great spirit of camaraderie. www.lancasterhikingclub.angelfire.com/

What are you reading now? Judy: My American Journey by Colin Powell Greg: Killing Lincoln by Bill OReilly What are your favorite movies? Judy: The Godfather Series, Gone With the Wind Greg: Fargo Do you have any hobbies? Judy: Gardening Greg: Cycling What are your favorite Lancaster restaurants? Judy: Cork and Cap Greg: Carrabbas Whats in your refrigerator? Judy: Salad ingredients Greg: Milk and orange juice

Do you have any pets? Judy and Greg: We have two cats; Napoleon and Bismarck What are your favorite TV shows? Judy: Survivor Greg: Hell on Wheels Where is your favorite vacation spot? Judy and Greg: Hawaii What is your favorite music? Judy: Classical and Jazz Greg: Classic Rock How long have you been married? Judy and Greg: 38 years What are your favorite activities? Judy: Volunteering at the Humane League and the Hospice of Community Care Greg: My cycling trips. Ive cycled from Lancaster to Florida.

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Time traveling in Lancaster County. Finding serenity in our own backyard

By: Tana Reif f

hat if you could beam up out of your hectic modern life and, in mere minutes, beam down into the slow, peaceful countryside of yesteryear? This is possible! Right here in Lancaster County! We live in a place, where, just beyond city limits, a thriving agrarian culture remains much like it was 100, even 200, years ago. We know its there but perhaps dont see it, dont appreciate it, leave it alone, or figure its just for tourists. I live just two miles from Route 30, in a house with electricity and central heat. And yet horse-drawn buggies clatter by my house, especially on Sunday afternoons and late Sunday nights during the fall courting season. Around the corner, tucked among

other wired houses, is an Amish farm, where I buy eggs. I park alongside a buggy, go into the shed, pick out my eggs, and leave my money. One of the sons might be in the barn milking cows. The father might be arriving home on his foot scooter, corncob pipe set in his mouth. If the woman of the house is outside filling her birdfeeders or hosing the feathers off a fresh basket of eggs, we have a little chat. A few miles farther east, its farmland as far as the eye can see. The pace notches down immediately. Cows and horses graze in pastures along paved roads, with public utility towers in the background. But look more closely. There might be poles along the road, but no wires leading into certain houses. Turn into a less-traveled road and there might not even be poles. You start zeroing in on whats different out here. One-room schoolhouses, each with two outhouses. Covered bridges. A mule team crossing a field. An old woman digging potatoes

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in her garden. Chickens running free in a yard. Three goats chasing each other around a little pond. A little boy chasing a cow. Tobacco hanging in the barn. A row of solid-color clothes hanging on a line or across a front porch. A windmill spinning on every farm. If the hand pump outside the kitchen door looks antique, it probably is. You know youve crossed a threshold when downtown Bird-inHand seems urban. You have exited the modern day. Your personal stress has no place here. You notice you are feeling calm and quiet, taking it all in. Its hard to believe this is the twenty-first century. It is that easy to be a timetraveler. And the experience is yours for the price of gasoline or the effort of peddling a bicycle. (Motorcycle travel is too noisy for the intended purpose, although Im told the back roads are fun to ride.) Granted, you wont be the only car on these country roads. And you can expect to get stuck behind a horse-and-buggy (real or tourist), which you carefully pass, while trying to avoid the horse droppings on the road. I know Im romanticizing. I know this rural life is not as idyllic as it looks. The people and the animals work harder and dirtier than I can imagine, every day, pre-dawn to post-dusk. And yet they continue the lifestyle of their ancestors, as the rest of us rush ahead of ourselves. I once asked a Plain friend what its like to be in a buggy with cars whooshing by: You hold your breath, he told me. I have a longstanding fascination with the quaint signs you see at nearly every farm. It might be for a fresh produce stand or for a service such as shoeing horses or repairing wringer washers. It might even be for a store (with propane-powered coolers and battery-powered cash register), right on a farm. On any given day a sign will catch my eye. I stop to either photograph it, buy whatever it advertises, or both. I stumble on the biggest head of cabbage Ive ever seen and deposit the posted price of $1 into a jar. A bearded man dressed in black and a straw hat, trailed by a miniature dressed exactly like him, comes out from the barn to see if I need change. Fall is wedding season. Drive around on a Tuesday or Thursday from late October to early December and chances are you will spot a house with more buggies than you can count parked all over. But if youre not invited, you do not drive down a farm lane unless a sign by the road has summoned you in to buy something. Sundays have a different vibe. A No Sunday Sale sign means just that. But in the morning, you might spot a gathering at whatever house is the church today. In the afternoon, a group of girls, or a family dressed in their Sunday best, takes a walk along the narrow shoulder of the road. The teens have a rousing game of volleyball going in the front yard, in bare feet. This is, after all, the Lords day of rest. My twentysomething daughter, who lives in New Jersey, likes things fast and new. But when she visits home and we venture out into Amish country to buy one thing or another, you can see the tranquility medicine taking effect. She even comments on it: There is NOTHING like this in New Jersey. Come on home, darlin, anytime you need a dose of Lancaster County. Where to step back in time You dont have to stray far off the beaten path to be deep in Amish country. Here are directions to two key zones. North of Route 30: The area behind Paradise, in the Gordonville area of Leacock Township and a little farther east in Salisbury Township, is lovely. A possible route: start at Intercourse, take Queen Road south. Turn right (west) on W. Pequea Lane, then right (north) on Belmont Road. Turn left (west) on Harvest Drive, then left (south) on Old Leacock Road. Go through downtown Gordonville to Irishtown Road. Take your choice: Irishtown to N. Soudersburg Road, south to Route 30, or keep going on Irishtown up to Ronks Road and Bird-in-Hand. Reverse the directions if youre starting at Paradise or Soudersburg. South of Route 30: You might have to be on Route 30 for a short time to get away from it. Just east of Paradise, turn onto South Belmont Road, to Georgetown Road, Route 896. This snakes around to the Nickel Mines area, Bart Township. There are many scenic farms and vistas, along Routes 741 and 896 outside of Strasburg, but these are very busy thoroughfares where you cant just take your time. Better to keep going south, where the hustle-bustle disappears. I dont need to tell you when you are moving away from the heart of Amish country. You will know. n

You too can be a tourist

Incredibly, 11 million tourists visit Lancaster County each year, according to the PA Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau. Many of them come to see for themselves the anachronistic Amish country and escape to a quieter environment. The Visitors Bureaus website at www.padutchcountry.com gives a glimpse of the attractions that draw out-of-towners, including locations of buggy rides, farmers markets, and popular roadside stands. As a local I didnt do the touristy thing until I actually started working here, admits Cheryl Deaven of the Visitors Bureau. She invites everyone to stop in at our Visitor Center (on Greenfield Road) where we have travel consultants who can offer guidance and suggestions to anyone. (You dont have to clear a Zip code test.) Want to get really touristy? Three properties offer tours of authentic Old Order Amish farms, along with information on the Plain life: www.amishfarmandhouse.com www.theamishvillage.net www.amishexperience.com

Amish Farm and House

The Amish Village

Amish Country Homestead

Many folks dont realize the wealth of information at the Mennonite Information Center, says Deaven. Plus a free film. You can even hire a guide to take you around in your own vehicle. Its located on Millstream Road, across from Dutch Wonderland on Route 30. www.mennoniteinfoctr.com Landis Valley Museum, a living history village and farm, collects, preserves and interprets the history and material culture of the Pennsylvania German rural community from 1740 to 1940, located just off Landis Valley Road, which is just off Oregon Pike. www.landisvalleymuseum.org

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Giving back
Volunteers come in all shapes and sizes, and charitable organizations need volunteers from all walks of life. Some people assume all volunteers must be the outgoing, sociable type, but such an assumption is untrue. Consider your own personality when looking for a volunteering opportunity, and dont feel discouraged if youre not very outgoing. Your strengths as a volunteer may lie in helping plan events like fundraisers or helping the charity navigate its way through red tape.

any men and women feel a need to give back to their communities. While a financial donation to a local charity or nonprofit organization can certainly go a long way, some men and women prefer to donate their time and skills via volunteering. Finding the right volunteering opportunity is a great way to ensure the experience is satisfying for you and those you will be working with. In addition, the right opportunity can evolve into a long-term relationship with a particular charity or nonprofit organization, providing a lifetime of positive experiences along the way. When looking for a volunteering opportunity, individuals should consider a host of factors to find the right fit for them.

Personality

can still volunteer if your schedule is already quite busy, just be honest with the charity when they inquire about your availability. Dont commit time you dont have, as you wont get as much out of the experience and you might end up letting the charity down when you cant participate as much as you had promised.

Personal interest
While volunteering with any worthy organization figures to be a rewarding experience, the experience can be that much more meaningful if you have a personal interest or connection to the organization. If youre passionate about a certain cause, youre more likely to embrace a volunteering opportunity with an organization associated with that cause. On the contrary, if youre not passionate about a certain charity or its mission, you might not fully commit to volunteering, and neither you nor the charity will get the most out of your volunteering. Volunteering is a wonderful way for men and women to give back to their communities. Finding the right opportunity is the first step toward making the experience beneficial for you as well as the charitable organization you ultimately choose to work with. n

Accessibility
Consider a charitys accessibility when determining if its the right fit for you. Many volunteers prefer to contribute to charities in their own towns because such organizations dont require the additional time commitment of commuting. If you volunteer with an organization that is far away from where you live, you arent as likely to enjoy the experience or continue your participation. The organization should be conveniently located and, if you dont drive, easily accessible via public transportation.

Availability
Volunteering can be a major time commitment or something you do occasionally without having to commit much time. Many volunteers would love to devote themselves full-time to a charitable cause they feel a connection to, but prospective volunteers must be honest with themselves about their availability. You