You mentioned helping some people you know. This is thoughtful of you, but volunteering to help with a cause that corresponds with your values, such as animals or kids, will put you in a community of like-minded people, leading to new friendships and taking the focus off yourself. Check out https://volunteermatch.org Or go to https://meetup.com to see if there's a group you might want to hang out with. Source: 7 months ago

There used to be an Online Volunteering flair filter on r/volunteer, but I don't see it anymore. u/JanFromEarth is correct, volunteermatch.org, taprootplus.org and www.catchafire.org all offer remote volunteering options. Source: 12 months ago

We have multiple discussions on this type of thing already. Try searching the subreddit or looking at Volunteer Match. Good luck! Source: about 1 year ago

Try Volunteer Match or look at past discussions and suggestions in /r/asksf. Source: about 1 year ago

I used volunteermatch.org and got some enjoyable gigs (for me anyway): Playing music at hospices, hospitals, old folks home. Source: over 1 year ago

If you're talking about physical inventory (i.e., housing and inventory management) I use a company called Red Stag. I pay anywhere around $1k-$3k per month (varies on the season bcs of the items I sell). Source: almost 2 years ago

Those middleman benefits are spot on! Also, I think you can have control on stocks if you use a fulfillment center (esp.3PL fulfillment) -- I've been dropshipping for 5 years now, and using a 3PL company helps me manage my stocks. Source: about 2 years ago

It depends on what you're looking for. A 3PL is a good option if you need help with order fulfillment and don't have the staff or resources to do it in-house. Warehouses are a better option if you want more control over your inventory and can handle order fulfillment yourself. I've been using this 3PL service from RedStag and has been huge help cause I don't have the manpower or resources to handle order... Source: over 2 years ago

You should also ask for references from other companies that have worked with the 3PL in the past and ask about the quality services and handling. And most importantly, find a 3PL that is cost-effective/or offers a reasonable cost, and can adapt to your specific needs. Because not all 3PLs are created equal. So be sure to do your research and ask lots of questions before making a decision. Source: over 2 years ago

Hhhhhmmm I use this company for my fulfillment - https://redstagfulfillment.com/, I sell nonperishable goods though, so not sure if they cater to plants too. Source: over 2 years ago