Charities Tap Skills of Jobless Professionals

"You find something that really speaks to you, and all of a sudden you find more purpose, value and connection in your life."

Web resources for volunteers

-- Taproot Foundation: www.taprootfoundation.org

-- VolunteerMatch: www.volunteermatch.org

-- HandsOn Bay Area: www.handsonbayarea.org

-- Teach for America: www.teachforamerica.org