If you want to get involved in the community, consider coming to the 2007 Nonprofit Expo, co-sponsored by Mpact Memphis and Volunteer Memphis, at the Botanic Gardens (on Cherry Road between Southern and Park), Thursday, January 25 from 5:30-8:30 PM. This event has been going on for the past several years, and is a great way to talk to representatives from a number of different nonprofits. It will help you figure out which volunteer opportunities in Memphis you would most enjoy.
This year they’ve expanded it. In past years they’ve limited participation to 35-40 nonprofits… but this year they’ve upped it to 75. So there will be plenty to see, plenty of people to talk to.
In addition to volunteer opportunities, some of the nonprofits will also have information about serving on their boards. Serving on a board is a great way to gain some leadership experience, and it looks great on a resume (I was told that one of the reasons I got my current job is that the manager liked my community involvement, having served on Mpact’s board).
The expo is open to the public, and there’s no charge and no reservations required. So come on down and see how you can help make Memphis better. Hope to see you there!