Making the World a Better Place, One Geek at a Time!

It’s easy to get caught up in the mindset that we don’t have enough time to contribute the way we would if our schedules were more open. It’s time to remind ourselves that small actions ultimately create big movements.  We can all lend a helping hand which can amount to a generous outreach in the long run. Take a cue from Best Buy who recently hosted a Wii Tournament to raise money for child abuse in Rhode Island. The best way to help others is to share your passion with them. If you are hands on and enjoy building things, then an organization such as Habitat for Humanity would be a good cause to devote your time. If you’re a gadget lover, getting involved with an organization focused on technology and electronics would naturally be a good fit. It doesn’t take much if we all contribute! Check out these technology focused volunteer organizations to lend a helping hand.

1. Geek Corps – Promoting stability and prosperity in the developing world through information and communications technology.
2. SuperGeek – Serve people with disabilities by helping provide them with free and low cost technical services.
3. Volunteer Abroad – See the world in a new way while contributing your passion and skills to a new culture and country.
4. Crisis Commons – Created to unite communities seeking common ground and cultivate innovation in the use of technology for mobility and efficiency during crisis.
5. Universal Giving – Helps people give and volunteer with top-performing, vetted projects all over the world.

Have you volunteered lately? What organization have you worked with in the past or currently?