A practical guide to finding volunteering that fits your time, skills and interests, whether you want a one-off event, a regular shift, or a project you can do from home.
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Search VolunteerMatch or Idealist by place and cause, contact local organizations directly, and ask your library, school, place of worship or city hall.
Yes. Remote roles include online tutoring, writing, design, research and data work, and skills-based projects through platforms such as Catchafire.
Most roles need none. Organizations usually provide training, and skills-based projects value your professional experience.
In the United States, the IRS tax-exempt organization search lets you confirm a charity's status.
Start small with one shift or event, then take on more once you know the role suits you.
Search sites, local organizations and community services: where to look and how to choose.
Use your profession to help, in person or from home, on a defined project.
What to ask so the role fits and the organization uses your time well.
We help nonprofits get found online, including through the Google Ad Grants program, which gives eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 a month in free search advertising. Get in touch or call (510) 857-7838.