Volunteer Southeast Mississippi makes it easy to select a local nonprofit to volunteer through online portal

PINE BELT, Mississippi (WDAM) – If you’re looking for ways to give back to your community this year, Volunteer Southeast Mississippi is here to help.

The organization strives to match local nonprofits with the right people to volunteer their time and talents.

The online portal gives nonprofits the opportunity to post their needs and volunteers to browse job openings to find the right fit.

“We call it ‘Get Connected’, but it’s just an online website where community members, students and local organizations can all meet in the middle,” said Ali Rogers, VSM program director. . “So our local nonprofits are using this website to feature any upcoming events or volunteer opportunities and needs they might have.

“And then our community members and our volunteers can also have a free profile where they can also look at these opportunities and start to know about these organizations that have these current needs. “

Rogers says that even though the holiday season is over, a New Year is a great time to turn a new leaf and start volunteering in your community.

“We have all those who have that ambition, you know we’re all looking for resolutions, and I think people will find when they volunteer, they’re not just giving their time and talents, but there’s something to earn for themselves as well, ”Rogers said.

“You know studies have shown that when you volunteer it has a huge impact on your mental health. And when you visit our website, you can browse all the nonprofits that we partner with, and I guarantee you will find one that will touch your heart and develop a passion for you to continue serving.

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