Looking for a cool place to volunteer, but having a hard time deciding where? The Washington City Paper had readers poll to find out where the best places to volunteer in 2011 are. Here were the results:

1. AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly - Provides free legal and social work services to those in need. According to their website, volunteers can be retired people, undergraduate students, law students, retired attorneys and attorneys between jobs or careers

2. Potomac Conservancy - A land trust dedicated to preserving the scenic and natural Potomac River. Volunteer opportunities include hands-on outdoor activities, river center guides, administrative volunteers, photographers and videographers.

3. Food & Friends - Provides meals, groceries and nutrition counseling to people living with life-challenging illnesses such as AIDS and cancer. Volunteer areas of interest: deliver meals & friendship, slide & dice, administrative help, special events, group volunteers, Thanksgiving week and day, etc.

Happy volunteering!