Volunteer Opportunity Search Results
Disaster Preparedness Event Volunteer
As an Event Support Volunteer at an upcoming LINC Cares Disaster Preparedness & Resource Fair you will assist our organization in implementing educational and resource filled events that will enrich the lives of low-income seniors in your area! Seniors will receive an afternoon of presentations from Read More
Disaster Preparedness Event Volunteer
As an Event Support Volunteer at an upcoming LINC Cares Disaster Preparedness & Resource Fair you will assist our organization in implementing educational and resource filled events that will enrich the lives of low-income seniors in your area! Seniors will receive an afternoon of presentations from Read More
Disaster Preparedness Event Volunteer
Be an Event Support Volunteer and assist low-income seniors with disaster preparedness! As an Event Support Volunteer at an upcoming LINC Cares Disaster Preparedness & Resource Fair you will assist our organization in implementing educational and resource filled events that will enrich the lives of Read More
La Habra Corn Festival - Pet Adoptions And Outreach
The Fuzzy Pet Foundation will be holding an adoption and outreach booth at the upcoming La Habra Corn Festival, a community event packed with foods, entertainment, and mingling. This event raises funds for local charities. We are seeking about 5-10 volunteers who can assist us with the following: Se Read More
Holy Family Catholic Church-Artesia Holy Family Catholic Church-Artesia - American Red Cross Blood Drive
Volunteering to donate blood is a great form of community service. Volunteer blood donors are needed every day to meet the constant need for blood. Each blood donation may help save more than one life. Read More
Resource Detectives: Volunteer To Research Resources To Fit YOUR Schedule
"We seek to recruit volunteers who can volunteer at times to fit around your work and family commitments as a Resource Detectives. You are asked to conduct research using the internet and through other sources on resources that help your MS community. Express your interest today - either go to the ""I" Read More
Invitation To Be An MSAA Leader
This is a volunteer leadership opportunity. MSAA is recruiting dedicated individuals from across the country to help us meet the demand for MSAA's programs and services. The MSAA Leaders program is designed to provide you with the tools you need to help MSAA meet its mission, enriching the quality o Read More
October 16 Compton Work Day!
Founded in 2005, The Compton Initiative seeks to realize the Kingdom of God in Compton through transformational partnerships between churches, schools, and families inside and outside of Compton. The most visible work of The Compton Initiative are our Saturday clean up days in the city 4 times a yea Read More
Resource Detectives: Volunteer To Research Resources To Fit YOUR Schedule
"We seek to recruit volunteers who can volunteer at times to fit around your work and family commitments as a Resource Detectives. You are asked to conduct research using the internet and through other sources on resources that help your MS community. Express your interest today - either go to the ""I" Read More
Swim For MS - Any Pool Any Time
Swim for MS. - Any pool - Any time! Volunteers are sought to participate as individuals - with family and friends - or to help organize a larger group. Everyone with access to a pool can participate. Please go to http://support.msassociation.org/SwimforMS for additional information and to register a Read More
Swim For MS - To Fit Your Schedule Through 2010.
Swim for MS. - Any pool - Any time! Volunteers are sought to participate as individuals - with family and friends - or to help organize a larger group. Everyone with access to a pool can participate. Please go to http://support.msassociation.org/SwimforMS for additional information and to register a Read More
Invitation To Be An MSAA Leader
MSAA is recruiting dedicated individuals from across the country to help us meet the demand for MSAA's programs and services. The MSAA Leaders program is designed to provide you with the tools you need to help MSAA meet its mission, enriching the quality of life for everyone affected by multiple scl Read More
Studebaker Elementary-Academic Assistant
THINK (Teaching, Helping, Inspiring, Nurturing Kids) Together is a nonprofit organization that operates a network of over 200 after school programs in school districts throughout Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. Our mission is to provide high quality academically-oriented Read More
Wonder Of Christmas Volunteer
Every holiday season, Bridge of Faith transforms part of its 5,000 sq-ft retail store into the Wonder of Christmas. During the month of October, we close off the back of our store while we set up for the holiday season. It is a lot of work--we bring out all of our Christmas decorations, and decorate Read More
Boise RiverSweep
The Boise River is a treasure we all take for granted. We love it, but it has a litter problem. Throughout the year our trash accumulates along the banks and in the channel of the Boise River as we recreate, ultimately harming the environment and the enjoyment of this precious community resource. Th Read More
Run NOLA, Rock NOLA, Rebuild NOLA
Rockstar volunteers presents k5nola: The New Orleans Music Film Project for the 5th Anniversary of Katrina Calling thousands of students, celebrities and volunteers to save the Gulf coast and rebuild New Orleans WHEN August 22-29, 2010 WHERE New Orleans EVENTS & SERVICE Rebuild, restore, run, rock o Read More
State Fair Corn Roast - Benefiting The Lions Club
Once again the New Berlin Lion's Club will be having a Corn Roast during the Wisconsin State Fair. One of the most integral parts of a successful Corn Roast is all of the groups that help. YP Impact will be hosting one night dedicated specifically for our volunteers on August 14th from 4:00pm - 12:0 Read More
Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteers form Greenville County to help students get the supplies they need for school.We are Having a Back To School Jump Off,to give away supplies to students and schools with students who parents are having hard times and need help. Read More
Eat So They Can Hosts
Host an event - Invite your friends - Help end poverty Eat So They Can is seeking volunteers to host food events. The event can be breakfast, lunch, or dinner; it can be a small gathering, an elaborate dinner, a party, a cocktail hour... whatever you choose! All you need to do is: 1. Sign up as a ho Read More
Video Volunteer
We are looking for YouTube video volunteers! Make a video about your Eat So They Can event and help us spread the word through YouTube. Eat So They Can is a co-initiative of the Global Volunteer Network (GVN) and the GVN Foundation. By inviting citizens of the world to participate in what is collect Read More
How to Hold a Used Book Sale
Help a Child Learn Financial Literacy
Help Others Outsmart Investment Fraud
Help Someone Get the Food They Need - It’s a SNAP!
How to Spot a “Free Lunch” Scam
Doughnut Hole Tool Kit
How to Hold a School Supply Drive
Home Safety Tips & Tools
Operation Hurricane Prepare
Operation Emergency Prepare
The Nuts & Bolts for Project Organizers
Help Military Families
Help Feed a Family in Need
Start a Women’s Giving Circle
Operation Fight Fraud
Organize a Shredding Event
Rx Snapshot
Operation Energy Save
Help Someone Access Public Benefit Programs
Start – or join – a community garden!
The Orphan Foundation
We help orphans and foster kids find loving homes, as well as provide services for orphans worldwide. Follow our activities and announcements on Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/TOF4Orphan. Read More
Foster Dogs with AARF; Help Save Lives
Have you ever: * Thought about getting a dog, but not sure if you're ready for the lifetime commitment? * Looked at the rescue dog listings but aren't sure how to decide? * Wondered what kind of dog is really right for you? * Wish you could get a dog tomorrow, but know your life will be changing in a month or ... Read More
Operation Quiet Comfort
We are a grass-roots group of supporters of the troops. We work together via a yahoogroup to fundraise, craft, motivate, encourage and support the troops, both domestic and abroad. We are based in Michigan, but have members in most every state and a few other countries as well. Come check us out, get involved and ... Read More
Cool Ties for the Troops!
Come on board and help us as we sew cool ties as a gift of comfort to the troops overseas who are working in some very HOT conditions. They are a very basic sewing project and can be made with lots of helpers. We have a large goal to achieve this year and each cool tie we make will go directly to a soldier who ... Read More
Elder Wisdom Circle
About 3 years ago, while watching a TV news program I learned about a nonprofit organization called Elder Wisdom Circle. After hearing what they were attempting to do, I realized that this was just the volunteer opportunity I was looking for. I'm a 63 year old woman who has lived through and survived many of the ... Read More
Join AARP Washington's Community Impact Teams
AARP Impact Team Members Will: Help build relationships with state and federal legislators at the local level. Share the views, concerns and experiences of AARP members from the district with legislators. Understand and communicate AARP's position during the national health care reform debate, on federal ... Read More
Get trained now so you are prepared to offer disaster assistance to others when needed.
The United States' Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides disaster assistance to individuals and families. They suggest that if you want to assistance with disaster work, volunteer with an organization and be trained before the next event. By getting trained now, you will be in a much better position ... Read More
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other state and local government agencies are working hard to protect and prepare our nation for emergencies. The ready.gov website has information on how you can reach your state or local government to see how you can prepare for events that happen in your area. Simply ... Read More
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believes that the possibility of public health emergencies arising in the United States concerns many people in the wake of recent hurricanes, tsunamis, acts of terrorism, and the threat of pandemic influenza. They also state that although some people feel ... Read More
Use Create The Good tool kits to help a neighbor.
Super-busy and still looking for a way to help others? Try one of our easy online tool kits. Each has ideas on how you can reach out to a neighbor or friend on your own time. The tool kits also provide ways for you to invite your social groups to Create The Good in your community. Try one of the tool kits with your ... Read More
Start a walking team.
This summer, as President Obama and Congress work together to enact health reform that: reduces health care costs for families, businesses, and government; guarantees choice of doctors, hospitals, and insurance plans; and assures quality affordable health care for all Americans, we hope that you will participate by ... Read More
Dictionaries for our third graders
The Dictionary Project is dedicated to providing a free dictionary to all 4,000,000 third graders in the United States, this year and every year. From our start in the early '90s in one school in Charleston SC, we have provided over 10 million dictionaries to our nation's kids - over 2 million in 2008 alone. We ... Read More
Invention Prototypes
A new program is being developed to help laypersons create prototypes of their consumer product inventions. The program is called Engineer Angels. If you are a retired engineer or good at modelmaking, please email info@engineerangels.com to be added to our angel list.
Thanks from Engineer Angels
MicroMentor puts your skills and experience to work, and gives you the opportunity to engage in a meaningful one-on-one relationship with an entrepreneur. Whether you want to volunteer locally or virtually, sharing your expertise will help produce measurable results for small businesses. Our online service makes it ... Read More
Help someone you know get Medicare Part D Extra Help.
Use this new brochure to help someone you know who may be eligilble for help with the high cost of prescription drugs. It's always open season for the Part D subsidy, and eligible people could use the help now more than ever. The Social Security Administration has a new brochure (in English and in Spanish) that ... Read More
RCPL's Homebound Service
RCPL's Homebound Service regularly delivers books to patrons 60 or older who can no longer go to the library. One full-time staff person and several volunteers visit these patrons each month. Interested in volunteering? Please call. Read More
Share your talents and interests by phone with seniors:Teleconference program facilitators
Beyond the Front Porch provides free adult education and social programs over the telephone for seniors who have difficulty getting to community programs on the North Shore of Boston. We are seeking volunteers to facilitate half hour programs from anywhere in the country, on a topic in which you are especially ... Read More
The Kindness Revolution Scholarship
Amanda Edwards was a beautiful 17 year old that lost her life tragically. We are now striving to complete her dream of becoming a teacher and traveling to Africa as a volunteer to help fill their teacher shortage. We are doing this by creating a scholarship fund to bring a young student from Africa to Maine to ... Read More
Phone Buddy
Be a telephone buddy to an edlerly person who's only contact to the outside world is you. Make a difference in their lives. Be a friendly neighbor on the phone. You can start off with calling once a week to 5 days a week. Start today in being a good neighbor.
Startin' School in Style
An opportunity in the Plymouth Meeting Area of Pennslyvania. We have a number of events annually that are offering a "hand up" to 1) young(school aged) girls in our area that don't have all they need to feel good about themselves, stay in school and break the downward cyle of women in their communities. 2) support ... Read More
The Hartford and the MIT AgeLab have created a document title "The Calm Before the Storm: Family Conversations about Disaster Planning, Caregiving, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia." The 44-page .PDF booklet is aimed at helping caregivers better plan for natural disasters by talking to and planning with family, ... Read More
Donate winter coats
Winter is a struggle for adults and children who can't afford proper cold-weather clothing. When you donate a winter coat that is clean and in good condition, it will be used to keep someone else warm.
Straighten the office kitchen
Office kitchens are a place where employees can take a break, get refreshed, and grab a drink, snack, or lunch. When you take a moment to straighten up the office kitchen, everyone benefits.
Set up a book exchange
Set up a book exchange box to encourage sharing good reads. Have relatives, friends, neighbors, or your book club members bring some books, then swap them.
Create matching donation programs
Many businesses have programs to match employees' charitable donations. Contact your Human Resources Department to learn if your company has a matching program in place. Matching gifts are a great way to often double, or sometimes triple, your generous gift.
Show appreciation
Acknowledge others' efforts and let them know that you appreciate them. When you focus on what you are grateful for, you will be happier and you'll bring joy to those around you.
Promote public transportation
Taking public transportation is good for the environment, saves money on fuel and on car maintenance, and allows passengers to read or relax. Biking is also good for the environment and saves fuel; it is also healthy and gets people outdoors.
Distribute financial tip sheets
AARP's Money Matters Tip Sheets cover the full range of Money Matters that are on your mind. They have answers about creating a budget, cutting costs, and the basics of 401(k) plans. They provide information on investment scams and college savings plans, and more. Each Tip Sheet has a specific "to-do" list to set ... Read More
Share frequent flier miles
Share your unused frequent flier miles with the Make-A-Wish Foundation -- to help fulfill the travel wishes of a child with a life-threatening medical condition, or Hero Miles -- to assist service members and their families. Please visit: http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/heroMiles or ... Read More
Sponsor AARP's Driver Safety Course
Ask your Human Rresources Department to become a sponsor or host of AARP's Driver Safety Course. Read More
Donate batteries for toys
Children who are hospitalized or receiving medical treatment at hospitals enjoy playing with games. As more and more games become electronic, children's hospitals use larger numbers of batteries. When you donate batteries, you'll help keep the toys ready to use.
Make an appointment
People need blood every day, and blood can only be provided by volunteer blood donors. The American Red Cross is the nation's premier emergency response organization and supplier of blood and blood products where needed. Find local blood drives and become a blood donor. Read More
Donate used cell phones
Cell Phones for Soldiers turns old cell phones into prepaid calling cards for U.S. troops stationed overseas. When you donate your old phone, it goes to ReCellular, which then pays Cell Phones for Soldiers. For each phone donated, Cell Phones for Soldiers can provide an hour of talk time to soldiers. Read More
Help feed hungry families
Family-to-Family is a community-based organization that links families with more to families with much less. Each month, the sponsor family prepares a box of non-perishable foods for shipment to "their" needy family in another part of the country. Read More
File library books
Have you ever been in the library and you can't find a book that should be on the shelves? Maybe it was misfiled. If you see a misfiled library book, and you take a moment to put it in its proper place, then you may be doing another library patron a big favor!
Start a Women's Giving Circle
Giving circles are a way of organizing many people to contribute to the same charitable causes. Where one person may not always see the impact of a single donation to a charity, the giving circle method can make a significant impact on a charity through multiple or sustained donations. All you need are members, a ... Read More
Organize a used book sale
Arranging a community used book sale is a great opportunity to help others in your community. When you sell donated books, the proceeds can provide funding for local community programs. Book sales are also a wonderful opportunity to help others in need through the world of literature, while meeting folks in your ... Read More
Support a senior in need
AARP Foundation programs and legal advocacy efforts address issues that affect people age 50 and over on a daily basis, as well as emerging trends that will affect people more and more as they age. In addition to direct service and programs, the Foundation also offers numerous volunteer and charitable giving ... Read More
Send a thank-you note
Send a note to your local fire or police department to thank them for the great job they do.
Thank someone in the military
Show your appreciation for our armed forces by sending a thank-you note to someone in the military.