Looking for volunteer opportunities but clueless about where to begin? Overwhelmed by the amount of options available? Want to make sure you find something that fits your interests, location, and schedule?
Or are you a nonprofit looking to fill those open slots with dedicated and passionate volunteers who will help further your cause?
With new resources surfacing all over the web, it is easier than ever to match volunteers with tailor-made opportunities. Volunteers and nonprofit organizations alike, look no further. Using search filters that account for location, skills, interests, and more, these websites will help you find the perfect volunteers and volunteer opportunities near you today.
All for Good
A service of Points of Light from the HandsOn Network; individuals can post and spread volunteer opportunities in their local areas. They have a global network of partners and opportunities for volunteering of any type.
Catchafire
Skills-based volunteer matching. Gives volunteers the ability to put their professional skills to work in a volunteer setting. Organizations can post listings for types of volunteers needed and review applications submitted by field professionals.
Create the Good
The volunteer arm of AARP. Post and find volunteer opportunities by keywords and distance from a particular zip code. Offers resources for do-it-yourself projects and article to get inspired about volunteering. You can also opt in for monthly newsletters about opportunities in your area.
Doing Good Together
Provides volunteer opportunities for the entire family. Perfect for finding ongoing meaningful activities for children to learn volunteering as well. Website includes numerous resources for teaching children about kindness, generosity, and service.
DoSomething
Search for a cause you’re passionate about, how much time you want to dedicate, and what type of volunteer work you want to do. Includes options such as “donate something,” “host an event,” “start something,” and “take a stand.”
GozAround
Register as a volunteer or nonprofit and rally peers to join your cause. Offers features that can “track, measure, and share your social impact activities.” Also includes an online donation platform for nonprofits and a business option to engage your whole corporate team.
Idealist
Search opportunities for volunteering, taking action, events, and even jobs and internships. One-stop-shop for “idealists” to find any number of opportunities, both short- and long-term.
Network for Good
Network for Good is now under the Bonterra umbrella, and their volunteer platform is CyberGrants, which organizes corporate philanthropy. Create a free profile for your nonprofit to be connected to corporate volunteers as well as grant sources and more.
Go Overseas
International volunteering trips and programs. They have a section dedicated to volunteer opportunities with over 500 programs listed. For those looking for more than just a few hours of volunteer work, this is a perfect opportunity to see the world and do good at the same time.
Volunteer Match
Search by cause, organization, location, age group, etc., as well as if you want to contribute local or virtual service. Volunteer Match also offers additional resources for volunteer training and engagement, as well as webinars, books, and blogs for nonprofits.
If you’re a nonprofit, be sure to check out our infographic for tips on how to engage your volunteers.
This article updates a post originally written by Stefanie Pous and published in October 2016.
