Love animals? There are volunteer jobs in animal shelters, zoos, and wildlife centers, and in organizations that work for animal protection and rights.

Jul 4, 2010 - Cathy Sunshine

Animal shelters are more crowded than ever and that means more volunteers are needed. A few hours of time can go a long way and there are many ways to help.

Jun 18, 2009 - Lori Cooper

Animal rescue can be extremely rewarding, but also extremely stressful. How can a shelter help to prevent burnout of the volunteers?

Nov 22, 2010 - Emily Harris

Many kids are good with pets and wish to volunteer in shelters or rescues. Age restrictions do not have to mean young children must give up on helping animals.

Feb 12, 2010 - Joy Butler

One way to reduce the number of pets entering shelters is to help provide food and care for them in their homes.

Mar 26, 2009 - Bobbie Aldridge

Kids have fun while earning food for shelter pets on new website and blog maintained by Free Kibble teen, Mimi Ausland.

Feb 1, 2011 - Joy Butler

On a Gap year? Want to Volunteer? Find international volunteering placements through agencies like itoi, Teaching Projects Abroad and Global Crossroads

May 4, 2007 - Tariq Elkashef

Volunteering as a family helps everyone, from those served to those serving. The biggest winners are children, who learn to better appreciate their families.

Dec 9, 2007 - Theresa Willingham

Becoming a volunteer can be one of the most enjoyable things to do with your spare time; helping a good cause and also getting a lot back in return.

Mar 10, 2011 - Pam Griffin

Why are so many people across the United States feeling unfullfilled or unhappy? The benefits of volunteering are provided as an opportunity to improve lives.

Mar 3, 2008 - Laura Block-Stewart

An organisation that uses volunteers' skills to build capabilities, promote understanding and mutual action in order to fight poverty in developing countries.

Jan 6, 2010 - Kiran Summan

Pet shelters depend on volunteers. Kids can organize fun projects or donate time and energy to help homeless pets.

Jun 22, 2008 - Joy Butler

As a volunteering option, South Africa has is all. Wildlife, community and building projects - hone in on one or try a bit of everything.

Jan 3, 2010 - Sasha Arms

Looking for free volunteer work abroad? Find a placement working with children, help communities in need, or work with endangered animals.

May 29, 2010 - Suzanna Hulmes

Whether it's a requirement or a desire, volunteering changes lives. For some teens, finding a cause is easy, for other's it's not. Where should they start?

Mar 1, 2009 - Doris Keeler

You may have given up work but you haven't given up. There are many opportunities for retired people to get out of the house and get involved.

Mar 12, 2011 - Sally Anne Lewis

There are many parenting lessons; few are as valuable as giving unselfishly to others. Volunteer together and teach kids the rewards it brings in return.

Jun 29, 2010 - Jeri Dayle-Rabinowitz

Horse rescues give abused and neglected horses a second chance at a normal life. But they need the assistance of many volunteers to make this possible.

Nov 18, 2009 - Jennifer Williams

There are numerous opportunities to volunteer in conservation, wildlife, humanitarian fields, and projects working on environmental degradation challenges.

Jun 6, 2010 - Gayle Pescud

Volunteering and contributing to charitable organizations is a great way for kids to give back. This article includes ideas and resources for volunteering as a family.

Dec 8, 2009 - Erica Loop