How to obtain a volunteering position?

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<p>Right now I'm Key Club President and I'm having a hard time finding volunteering opportunities for my club members. </p>

<p>I found one but I think I got rejected haha. Anyways, I started off by saying, "Hey, I came across your site and it seems like a very good volunteering opportunity so I'm hoping that you guys have volunteering positions open." and the staff replied by saying, "No, I don't think so." but she gave me another number to call.... Did I say something wrong? And it really seemed like a great opportunity too..</p>

<p>Where do you guys generally look for more opportunites around your area? Do you guys call them, email them, or go to their place and talk to them face-to-face? What do you guys say to them that makes them want you as a volunteer? </p>

<p>Lol... hopefully I will get better at this! :D</p>

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<p>My region's YMCA website has a list of volunteering opportunites, times, requirements, etc.</p>

<p>You should check yours. Or just google '_____ volunteering opportunities', filling the blank in with your area.</p>

<p>And maybe they just didn't have a need for any more volunteers?</p>

<p>It doesn't matter how you ask. You're volunteering your own free time to help out, not applying for a job position...</p>