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Volunteer. You'll meet the best people.
That isn't true at all. Plenty of volunteers are shitty people.
A group I was recently with just had a huge scandal because someone who joined had a sexual offender records and we were working with kids... he basically fucked everyone over and the entire org had to stop operations for months until every member clear background checks.
All the best people volunteer. I stand by this. Sorry you had an experience with a shitty person also volunteering. Part of non-profit management is dealing with shitty volunteers.
ok, now we have moved to 'if you don't volunteer you are less than as a person.'
seriously, volunteering has zero to do with one's moral worth in life. tons of good people never volunteer. lots of shitheads do. volunteering isn't some inherently moral/good act. lots of people volunteer for shitty reasons and do shitty things.
The first thing I think of when I hear volunteer is soup kitchen, and after a quick check it turn out my local one doesn't need any more people at this time. What are some other places one can volunteer, that might not be so obvious?
Maybe a local advocacy group, one that aligns with your interests and values?
Habitat for Humanity is a great one IMHO I loved helping out with them when I could
Church, political party, environment, homeless shelter, women's shelter, non-profit music societies, arts, etc depending on your interests.
What if you don't want to help people?
Help animals then...
Volunteer with pets!