#8. VolunteerMatch.com

Make giving back to your community one of your New Year's resolutions this year by using VolunteerMatch.com. Log on to the site, type in your location and select an area of interest like animal welfare, crisis support or housing and homelessness. The site then matches you with a project that best fits your skill set. There's something for everyone: Current listings include school librarians, homework tutors, special event coordinators, Peace Corps volunteers and even cat socializers.