Volunteering with a Non-Profit Organization

I recently signed up as a volunteer for a national non-profit organization. I am helping with media relations and gaining a lot of experience.
Unfortunately, we don’t have a lot of volunteers to help with the publicity aspect of the job. I guess this is where it’s my time to go into “leadership” mode. However, I am up to the challenge.
I did get what I was looking for; I wanted to be involved in doing some type of public relations work while I was looking for a job. Now I am in a position to make this opportunity benefit both the organization and myself.
I would advise those who are seeking to be a volunteer within an organization to:
1. Do research about the organizations that are involved with a cause you feel strongly about.
2. Read the organizations mission statement.
3. Know what the requirements and responsibilities are of a volunteer within that organization.
Volunteering is a way to get your “foot in the door.” If you’re looking for more experience or you want to “network,” I believe being a volunteer is a step in the right direction.