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Volunteering your time as a college student is great for all involved, but how to you make sure that you'll be working in an area that's good for you? Start by asking yourself a few simple questions. How much time do you have left after classes and studying? Do I have any specific interests or talents? Would I prefer to work alone or closely with others? Do I want flexibility with my schedule or a regularly-scheduled assignment? Once you know the answers to these, here are some good places to start your search:

1. Start close to home. Find that old phonebook that you never use anymore and spend some time leafing through the pages for ideas. There are vets, hospitals, senior homes and pre-schools that are likely looking for help of some kind. Go online and find the web site for your city, or that of the chamber of commerce.

2. Churches and synagogues, community colleges and pre-school programs. These places are in touch with large numbers of families and likely know where your help could best be used.

3. Contact the United Way chapter that's closest to you. There's also the Red Cross, Big Brothers and Big Sisters and humane societies in most US cities that are always in need of help.

4. Has your family been touched by a tragedy or illness? If you've lost a cousin in a car crash and seen the wonder of organ donation, you're more likely to lean towards helping to raise awareness of the national organ donation program.

5. Think internationally. While there are more causes in The United States than there are people to help, sometimes volunteers are looking for a life-altering experience that will show them other parts of the world. If that's how you feel, go to the Peace Corps web site to learn more about their program.

There are more ways to give of yourself than there are hours to research it. Hopefully, this list will give you an idea of where to start.

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Eileen Brand is the Dean of Students at a small liberal arts college who writes on higher education topics which include adult education, online colleges, unusual college degree programs, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges.

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