"In this frank, funny, and useful guide to giving back, Levinson dumps the 'holier-than-thou' perception of volunteerism and gets down to the nitty-gritty. Do you just want to write a check? Great: here's how to make sure the money goes directly to the cause. Worried about going to an unfamiliar neighborhood, or can't stand to be near a nursing home? Don't fret or feel guilty: there are dozens of other ways to pitch in. Combining personal anecdotes and relatable stories about fellow volunteers with prescriptive advice, Everyone Helps, Everyone Wins offers both traditional and offbeat ways to contribute to your community"--Cover, p. 2.

Preface -- Introduction: The Accidental Activist -- Chapter 1: Where Do You Begin? -- Chapter 2: So, Why Are You Volunteering -- Chapter 3: Does Anyone Need Your Help? --Chapter 4: Who Needs Your Help? -- Chapter 5: How Big A Commitment Do You Want To Make? -- Chapter 6: Who Do You Want To Help? -- Chapter 7: How Do You Want To Help? -- Chapter 8: What Do You Want To Do? -- Chapter 9: Where Do You Rank In The Volunteer Army? -- Chapter 10: A Special Word For Families -- Chapter 11: A Special Word To Schools -- Chapter 12: A Special Word For Faith Groups -- Chapter 13: A Short Word For Businesses -- Chapter 14: Short Word For Retirees -- Chapter 15: A Short Word For Those Between Assignments -- Chapter 16: A Few Words About "The Holidays" -- Chapter 17: Where Are You Going To Help? -- Chapter 18: Managing Expectations -- Chapter 19: Ten Ways To Be A Good Volunteer -- Chapter 20: Ten Ways To Be A Bad Volunteer -- Chapter 21: When Bad Volunteering Happens To Good People -- Chapter 22: When Good Volunteering Happens To Bad People -- Chapter 23: Money: Giving It, Getting It -- Chapter 24: How To Get People To Help You (Individuals) -- Chapter 25: How To Get People To Help You Help (Groups) -- Chapter 26: The Pearls Of The Trade -- Chapter 27: It's All Good -- Appendix: 52 Ways You Can Help In The Coming Year -- Resources -- Acknowledgments -- About The Author