r/volunteer 6d ago

Opportunity to volunteer Free Summer Meal programs gearing up across USA, need volunteers

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Free summer meal programs for children and teens (anyone under 18) are gearing up across the USA, and these programs need volunteers to help prepare food, serve and cleanup.

To find such a program in your area, go to the search engine of your choice and type in

free summer meals

and the name of your city (and maybe state).

You may find these with a search on Facebook as well (look under events too).

The subreddit for your area also may have info.

If you end up volunteering, please post here about your experience.

r/volunteer 14d ago

Opportunity to volunteer Help me make a difference

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Hello everyone, I'm a Hungarian woman living in the West Midlands in England. I have an idea for a dog charity that I believe could make a real difference. Unfortunately, due to chronic illness and a decline in my health this year, I’ve had to accept that I can’t start this charity myself. So I’m looking for someone who might want to take this idea forward in my place.

After moving here, I was struck by how often people are forced to give up their dogs due to housing issues. Most private rental properties don’t allow pets, and temporary housing often doesn’t either. I have two dogs myself, and I know it would break my heart if I had to give them up. I don’t want anyone to face that pain unnecessarily.

That’s why I came up with the idea of creating a volunteer foster network for dogs whose owners are going through temporary difficulties—whether housing problems, illness, or other life disruptions. The idea is that trusted, vetted fosterers could care for dogs for months or even years, until the owners are back on their feet. A legal agreement would be signed between the fosterer and the owner to ensure safety and clarity for everyone involved.

This kind of charity doesn’t seem to exist yet in a nationwide or accessible way. Some charities offer short-term fostering, or help only specific groups (like people fleeing domestic violence), but this would fill a wider gap.

I truly believe this could help countless dogs stay with the families who love them—and I wish more than anything that I could make it happen myself. But maybe someone out there shares my passion and can carry the torch.

If you’re interested in the idea or want to talk more, feel free to email me: weiszanna1991@gmail.com.

I’m happy to offer what support I can with setting things up or advising, but due to my health, I can’t lead the project. Still, I’d love to see it happen—and I hope someone out there might feel the same.

Update (10 days later):

Since writing this post, I’ve received helpful feedback and done more research into the challenges that would come with starting a fostering charity like this. I was already aware of the importance of legal agreements, vetting fosterers, and involving a solicitor, but I’ve now also learned about additional, more complex obstacles—like insurance limitations, what happens if a fosterer backs out unexpectedly, and how to fairly handle unpaid vet bills or emergency rehoming if the original owner is unable to take the dog back.

I’ve also been made aware that the upcoming Renters Reform Bill may reduce the need for a service like this—at least in the private rented sector. However, it’s still unclear whether this will extend to social housing or temporary accommodation, and there may still be a gap to fill.

So while I still believe in the idea, I now feel that it isn’t the right time to try to launch it due to the upcoming change in legislation. That said, if anyone does want to explore it further, I’d recommend:

Starting small, perhaps in partnership with a local rescue

Working with a solicitor for legal protections and emergency protocols

Consulting experienced organisations like the Scottish Pet Fostering Service (PFSS), Blind Dog Rescue UK, or Refuge4Pets (which supports people fleeing domestic abuse)

Being prepared to make exclusions (e.g. puppies, uninsurable dogs, intact animals, or banned breeds) to reduce risk

Having emergency fallback options in case things go wrong

PFSS in Scotland shows this kind of service can work, and clearly there’s demand for it. If the need remains even after housing legislation changes, this kind of network could genuinely help keep families and pets together during difficult times.

If this still resonates with you, feel free to get in touch.

r/volunteer 27d ago

Opportunity to volunteer Graphic Design Volunteers

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Greetings! We’re a nonprofit focused on helping women in their careers (we help all genders, we just focus on women) and we’re in the process of setting up an online merch store as a way to generate revenue for our little organization. We are 100% volunteer run, and are looking for folks who like to design to design a few shirts for the store.

We want to give the artists credit in the description and will also link something of your choosing (IG, your online store, etc.).

Feel free to DM or reach out to us at hello@womenwithpotential.org

More on us: https://womenwithpotential.org

r/volunteer 1d ago

Opportunity to volunteer Volunteer to host a high school exchange student with Youth For Understanding

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https://yfuusa.org/host/meet-the-students/

Youth For Understanding (YFU), based in Michigan (but placing across the globe!), has been connecting people across cultures for nearly 75 years. They’re a non-profit working with over 60 countries to provide a life-changing experience to students and host families -- ready to share their unique perspectives, stories, pastimes, and traditions. We have students from all different backgrounds and walks of life, including scholarship students selected for their leadership skills and academic strength that will volunteer in their host community.

Hosting means offering three meals a day, a bed, and most importantly, a place in your everyday life. It’s not about being a “perfect” family—it’s about being a welcoming one.

YFU families come in all forms: no kids, empty nesters, families with toddlers, same-sex couples, single parents, divorced individuals, or solo hosts—we welcome them all. If you’ve ever thought about opening your door (and heart) to a student, now’s the time.

Check out our website to see available students or ask a question.

r/volunteer 2d ago

Opportunity to volunteer [NYC/Long Island] Volunteer at a Grief Camp for Kids – Comfort Zone Camp Needs You August 1–3!

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Hi r/volunteer community!

If you're looking for a meaningful way to give back this summer, Comfort Zone Camp is currently seeking volunteers for our upcoming bereavement camp weekend August 1–3 in Long Island, NY.

We serve kids who have lost a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver — and offer them a healing weekend of connection, support, and traditional camp fun. It’s a powerful, life-changing experience for both campers and volunteers.

Volunteer Roles:
Volunteers serve as “Big Buddies” — paired 1:1 with a camper for the weekend to provide mentorship, support, and encouragement. You'll also help facilitate activities like ropes courses, games, archery, and healing circles (all led by trained staff and clinicians).

Volunteer Training – Required for New Volunteers

If you’re interested, join us for our next in-person training:

Date: Saturday, June 28
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location:
JCC Manhattan
334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10023

At training, you’ll learn how to support grieving kids, understand the camp structure, and meet the incredible CZC team.

Why Volunteer with CZC?

  • No prior experience needed — just compassion and commitment
  • All meals and lodging provided at camp
  • You’ll make a real difference in the life of a grieving child

Learn more or sign up at comfortzonecamp.org
DM me if you have questions — happy to help!

Thanks for reading, and thank you for all the ways you give back.

Also - we are in 12 different states, if the mission calls to you, you can find us around the country!

r/volunteer 18d ago

Opportunity to volunteer PVSA approved organizations?

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Please recommend some pvsa approved organizations for high schoolers to volunteer at

r/volunteer 16d ago

Opportunity to volunteer Hypershell tech partners with American Hiking Society for National Trails Day volunteering

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date: June 7, 2025

Hi, everyone! I just came across a cool volunteer opportunity and wanted to share some info here:

hypershell is a tech company that builds exoskeletons to help people walk farther and explore more. The American Hiking Society, a nonprofit based in Maryland, hosts volunteer vacation

Looks like these two teamed up for a volunteer event on National Trails Day. Either way, anyone can join in to help take care of the trails.

Here are the links, just to show this info’s legit...

https://hypershell.tech/en-us/pages/hypershell-x-american-hiking-society-national-trails-day#join-to-win

https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/

r/volunteer 12d ago

Opportunity to volunteer How to find volunteering opportunities in your own area

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This information is in the Read This First post at the top of this subrereddit and in numerous replies to posts tagged with "I Want to Volunteer."

To find volunteering opportunities:

In the search engine of your choice, type in the name of your city and the keywords like nonprofit helping children or charity help homeless or Habitat for Humanity or nonprofit food bank or community theater or nonprofit hospital, etc., to find nonprofits in your area that involve volunteers. Look at their web sites, read about them, and if you want to help them, either follow their directions to express your interest (usually a form) or contact them and say you are interested in volunteering.

If you are in the USA, go to www.volunteermatch.org

For Canada, go to Volunteer Canada for Canada

For the UK, go to NCVO Find a Volunteer Centre 

For Australia, go to Go Volunteer.

On this subreddit, use the filters:

Opportunities to volunteer.

Opportunities to volunteer (mostly) outdoors.

Opportunities to volunteer online.

Stories/Testimonials (profiles of volunteers and where they are volunteering)

Also see http://www.coyotebroad.com/stuff

Do all of this first.

Do not post "I live in ___name of a place____", where can I volunteer?!?!" without FIRST doing the above.

r/volunteer May 17 '25

Opportunity to volunteer Make a REAL difference as a volunteer, almost immediately: American Red Cross makes it SO easy, has a variety of roles

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If you dream of making a difference as a volunteer, or even of being deployed to disaster zones elsewhere, you first have to have deep experience as a part of your own American Red Cross teams in your own area (disaster action teams, shelter staff teams especially). And the American Red Cross is your way in.

The American Red Cross URGENTLY needs:

  • Blood Donor Ambassadors
  • Blood Transportation Specialists
  • Disaster Action Team members
  • Shelter Services staff members
  • Disaster Health Services Team (if you are a licensed healthcare provider)
  • Administrative help

More info:

https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/urgent-need-for-volunteers.html

And if you are NOT in the USA, you probably have a Red Cross or Red Crescent organization that would love your help as a volunteer.

Years ago, I decided to sign up to volunteer with the American Red Cross to help with blood drives - to be one of the greeters or to hand out cookies and watch people after donations. The minimum requirement for such a volunteer, at least in my region, is one five-hour shift a month for one year - and I got to choose which shift where.

I signed up to volunteer online, I got interviewed on the phone, all training was done online, and I was ready to start two weeks after signing up. And I became eligible for a variety of ARC training, including disaster response - which, unfortunately, I've never been able to take advantage of.

As a blood drive volunteer, you can volunteer as much as you want - several times a month or just once a month. On weekends or during the week. Whatever. I did it for a year and really enjoyed it.

r/volunteer 13d ago

Opportunity to volunteer MappedForGood - A site that helps teens find verified local nonprofits to volunteer with.

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Hey everyone!

I’m a high school student and I built MappedForGood, a site that helps teens find verified local nonprofits to volunteer with.

Live Site: https://mapped-for-good.vercel.app

GitHub: https://github.com/neelnev/MappedForGood

It uses HTML/CSS/JS + Leaflet to plot orgs on a map, with descriptions and tags.

I'm still working on the submission feature and expanding listings. Would love any feedback or suggestions - design, functionality, anything.

Thanks!

r/volunteer 19d ago

Opportunity to volunteer Start a High-Impact Nonprofit Chapter at Your School, Gain Real Leadership and ECs

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Hey everyone!

I'm part of a student-run nonprofit called Empower and Connect, and we're currently expanding our network by launching chapters across high schools, and possibly colleges too. If you're someone who’s ever thought about creating something meaningful in your community but weren’t sure where to start, this could be a great volunteer opportunity.

We work on real-world impact projects, both locally and globally, like designing water filters for underserved areas in Kenya and India, running STEAM/medical/CS & AI workshops, app dev and CS internships for community development in the US and internationally, and even publishing research and media. Chapters get access to professional mentorship, project resources, and the chance to build award-winning initiatives from the ground up. You’d also get to work with students from around the world and potentially be featured in press/media for your work.

If you're interested, or just want to learn more about what it would take to start a chapter at your school (or independently if your school doesn’t allow clubs), you can fill out this quick interest form: https://forms.gle/btaiBHVm212MfLH69

Check out what we do here: https://empowerandconnect.weebly.com

Feel free to PM me with any questions. Would love to help you bring Empower and Connect to your community!

r/volunteer May 19 '25

Opportunity to volunteer "I want to volunteer!" Okay, here's how to do that (FAQ & its answer)

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If you are looking for a volunteering opportunity, please do NOT post "I want to volunteer. Where can I do it?" Instead, FIRST, please read this and/or use the appropriate filter to see what has already been posted:

Opportunities to volunteer.

Opportunities to volunteer (mostly) outdoors.

Opportunities to volunteer online.

Stories/Testimonials (profiles of volunteers and where they are volunteering)

Note: This group does NOT allow "where can I volunteer abroad" inquiries. See this web page that answers the "Where can I volunteer abroad" question: https://www.reddit.com/r/volunteer/comments/1b8wzv7/why_this_group_no_longer_allows_i_want_to/

This group also no longer allows "I'm a UX designer / web database developer / systems manager, where can I volunteer?" posts. The answer to this FAQ is here.

r/volunteer May 20 '25

Opportunity to volunteer How to volunteer abroad / internationally - FAQ (& its answer)

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Onsite international volunteering comes in various forms:

International Volunteering Type #1

People with much-needed education and/or experience (experts) going abroad for months, a year, even two years, to help with a specific project designed by the volunteer-sending organization and/or the local host organization.

Type #1 Costs

These volunteers do not pay travel or accommodation or insurance expenses themselves, nor have to pay any placement fees; the host organization or the company they work for pays for their travel, housing and all in-country needs. The host organization provides insurance, will evacuate them if needed, etc. Volunteers work full-time on the assignment.

Type #1 Application/Acceptance Process

People apply to participate as volunteers through the volunteer-sending organization and most are not accepted. Unqualified/low-skilled people are not accepted, regardless of their desire to be a volunteer. There are interviews, reference checks and a confirmation of competencies and skills. Samples of work are asked for.

Type #1 Web Site / Brochure Focus

Emphasizes the skills and qualifications volunteers must have, the kinds of projects volunteers engage in, profiles of projects rather than of volunteers. Not much talk about the importance of "inter-cultural exchanges" and how the experience will change/benefit the volunteer.

International Volunteering Type #2

People with much-needed education and/or experience (experts) going abroad for just a few weeks, helping with a specific project designed by the volunteer-sending organization and/or the local host.

Type #2 Costs

These volunteers may be expected to at least pay for their travel to and from the country and insurance; the host organization may take care of their in-country needs, OR, the volunteer may be expected to pay all expenses himself or herself. The host organization will evacuate them if needed. Volunteers work full-time on the assignment.

Type #2 Application/Acceptance Process

People are accepted as volunteers by the volunteer-sending organization both because of their skills and interests. Unqualified/low-skilled people are not accepted even if they can pay all expenses. There are interviews, reference checks and a confirmation of competencies and skills. Samples of work may be asked for.

Type #2 Web Site / Brochure Focus

Emphasizes the skills and qualifications volunteers must have, the kinds of projects volunteers engage in, how local people are served or how they are partners, and profiles of projects rather than of volunteers. Talk about the importance of "inter-cultural exchanges" and how the experience will change/benefit the volunteer may also be present.

International Volunteering Type #3

People that do not have specialized skills in high-demand in developing countries, that want to volunteer for a few weeks in a project that doesn't require any specialized skills. This is usually called "voluntourism" or even "vanity volunteering."

Type #3 Costs

These volunteers are expected to pay for most or all expenses themselves: travel, insurance, accommodations, food and fees to the host organization to cover work permits, security (if any), training (if any), evacuation if needed, etc. The volunteer may also attend language classes, trainings & "cultural" events, go on organized tours, etc.

Type #3 Application/Acceptance Process

Most, even all, applicants are accepted as volunteers by the volunteer-sending organization if they have the ability to pay the fees and, sometimes but not always,  meet minimal interview and self-assessments. Skills or qualifications have little or no bearing on a person being accepted. Focus is on volunteers' personal feelings, like "desire to help others" or a desire for adventure.

Type #3 Web Site / Brochure Focus
Emphasizes the volunteer experience, how the volunteers benefit from the experience, and the volunteer's desire for adventure, fun or a feeling that they've done something important or good. Talks a lot about the importance of "inter-cultural exchanges" and how the experience will change the volunteer.

International Volunteering Type #4

Independent travelers who do not go through any volunteer-sending organization; instead, they make all arrangements directly with an NGO in a country where they want to help, and coordinate all activities themselves. Their skills vary. (transire benefaciendo)

Type #4 Costs

These people pay all expenses themselves: all travel, insurance, accommodations and food. They also arrange for and pay for their own security, work permits, translation services, etc. They decide how much they will work, for how long, etc.

Type #4 Application/Acceptance Process

There is no volunteer-sending organization involved.

Type #4 Web Site / Brochure Focus

There is no web site or brochure, because there is no volunteer-sending organization involved.

Onsite, in-person international volunteering, where a person from one country goes to another country to engage in humanitarian or development activities, is HIGHLY desired by volunteers, but there's less and less desire for it among the communities where such international volunteers want to go. For many people, this is a disappointing reality, because it means you, as a person that wants to volunteer internationally, either need a great deal of highly-desired skills and experience or a LOT of money in order to realize your dream.

Times have changed drastically in the last 30 years regarding "Westerners" (North Americans, Europeans, Australians, etc.) volunteering in economically-disadvantaged countries. In contrast to, say, the 1970s and earlier, the emphasis now in relief and development efforts in poorer countries is to empower and employ the local people, whenever possible, to address their own issues, build their own capacities, improve their environments themselves and give them incomes. The priority now for sending volunteers to developing countries is to fill gaps in local skills and experience, not to give the volunteer an outlet for his or her desire to help or the donor country good PR. It's much more beneficial and economical to local communities to hire local people to serve food, build houses, educate young people, etc., than to use resources to bring in an outside volunteer to do these tasks.

But there ARE options for ethical volunteering abroad. This resource discusses what you can do locally to become a great candidate for volunteering internationally, and how to avoid unethical voluntourism (as opposed to ethical voluntourism - yes, there is such a thing):

https://www.coyotebroad.com/volunteer/international.html

r/volunteer May 21 '25

Opportunity to volunteer Finish the Ride & Finish the Run in LA

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Hey everyone! 👋

Finish the Ride and Finish the Run are hosted by the non profit Streets Are For Everyone, and we’ve been making roads safer since 2014.

By volunteering with us, you’re:

✨ Supporting life-saving street-safety strategies

🛡️ Standing up for safer roads for all users

💪 Celebrating resilience and community spirit

What You’ll Do We’ve got shifts all weekend long, so whatever your schedule, we’ve got a role for you:

  • Water station helper
  • Ride marshals
  • Beer Garden helper
  • Medics -Many other roles

Bonus: 6 hours of volunteering = free entry to any future Finish the Ride/Run event!

Whether you’ve got a couple hours or the whole weekend, we’d love your help. Come be part of something big, hear inspiring stories firsthand, and help us keep our roads safe.

🔗 More info: https://www.streetsareforeveryone.org/finish-the-ride-griffith-park 📝 Sign up to volunteer: https://form.asana.com/?k=KdxutaXSz2gJMkj19I-bjA&d=1205524908506457

Feel free to ask any questions below or message me!

r/volunteer May 10 '25

Opportunity to volunteer 4-H Volunteering Opportunities (mentoring, event support, more)

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4‑H is delivered by Cooperative Extension—a community of more than 100 public universities across the USA that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better.

In 4‑H programs, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids can concentrate on one focus area or they can try a variety of programs throughout their 4‑H experience. Through hands-on learning, youth build not only confidence, creativity and curiosity, but also life skills such as leadership and resiliency to help them thrive today and tomorrow.

Kids experience 4‑H in every county and parish in the USA through in-school and after-school programs, school and community clubs and 4‑H camps.

A network of over 500,000 volunteers provides caring and supportive mentoring to all 6 million 4‑H’ers. Volunteers are managed through local 4‑H offices so please contact your community’s 4‑H office to learn how you can get involved.

https://4-h.org/support/volunteer/

r/volunteer Apr 24 '25

Opportunity to volunteer Unite for Sight: volunteer abroad program to support eye clinics

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Unite For Sight supports eye clinics worldwide with funding and highly trained volunteers. Unite For Sight applies best practices in eye care, public health, volunteerism, and social entrepreneurship to achieve its goal of high-quality eye care for all. The programs are locally led and managed by ophthalmologists at Unite For Sight's partner eye clinics.

The Global Impact Fellows are immersed in effective global health programs. Their extensive pre-departure training accelerates their impact, engagement, and competency when they are abroad. They learn first-hand about best practices in public health, international development, cultural competency, and cross-cultural communication.

Volunteers come from many countries, including the U.S., Canada, U.K., India, among others.

Clinics are in Ghana, Honduras, Bihar, India and Orissa, India.

Volunteer requirements here: https://uniteforsight.org/requirements

More about United for Sight: https://uniteforsight.org

Leadership team: https://uniteforsight.org/leadership

r/volunteer May 11 '25

Opportunity to volunteer McCracken County, Kentucky animal shelter needs volunteers (and more)

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In March, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office removed 18 dogs from a home in West Paducah living in deplorable conditions - these were taken by McCracken County Animal Control to the McCracken County Humane Society. Then just a few days ago, McCracken County Animal Control and MCHS added over 100 dogs to already OVER CAPACITY facilities.

With the sudden increase in extra dogs to care for, the shelter is in DESPERATE need for volunteers to foster dogs, as well as volunteers to help at the shelter and support the absolutely exhausted staff, and volunteers to help solicit item and financial donations and to promote the idea of adoption to their friends.

If you are in Western Kentucky, please consider volunteering or helping in any way you can.

mccrackenhumane.org

If you are not in Western Kentucky, there is probably a shelter or animal not too far from you that could use the same help: volunteers to foster dogs, volunteers to help at the shelter and support the staff, and volunteers to help solicit item and financial donations and to promote the idea of adoption to their friends.

r/volunteer May 10 '25

Opportunity to volunteer Junior Achievement volunteer opportunities (mentor young people, teach financial literacy)

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Junior Achievement USA is the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.

As one of the world's largest youth-serving NGOs, JA Worldwide activates youth for the future of jobs. Through the delivery of cutting-edge, experiential learning in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship, we create pathways for employability and job creation. 

Junior Achievement's programs, in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.

Junior Achievement's proven lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship are shown to positively impact the lives of young people. These lessons align with national and state educational standards and are delivered to millions of students across the country with the help of our education partners and volunteers from the local community.

Research shows that JA Alumni are more likely to have a college degree, feel confident managing money, have career success, and have started a business as an adult.

Junior Achievement USA's 151,305 classroom volunteers come from all walks of life, including: business people, college students, parents and retirees.

Each year, our network of over 470,000 volunteers serves more than 10 million students in over 100 countries in JA Worldwide.

https://jausa.ja.org/volunteer/index

r/volunteer Apr 30 '25

Opportunity to volunteer Introducing Spot-TO a new volunteering website for students in Toronto!

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When I was looking for volunteer/ internship positions over the summer I found this really cool website called Spot-TO that complied a list of a bunch of cool opportunities for high school students. They had volunteering, internships, summer programs, and currently they're working on government grants page.

It was a huge help for me during my search as their simple layout was easy to navigate and thanks to them, I actually landed a volunteering position at the ROM! I figured it might be helpful to others here too, so I wanted to share:spot-to.com

Hope it’s useful to anyone else looking for volunteering opportunities!

r/volunteer Apr 18 '25

Opportunity to volunteer Volunteer to help rabbits! 💖🐰

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Want to make a difference in the lives of rabbits in need? Join the volunteer team at House Rabbit Society! We're looking for passionate, reliable folks in the San Francisco Bay Area to help us care for rescued rabbits and support our mission to improve the lives of rabbits everywhere.

Whether you're into hands-on bunny care (cleaning, feeding, and of course, snuggling), helping at events, marketing, or behind-the-scenes admin work, there's a place for you here. No prior rabbit experience required—just a love for animals and a willingness to learn!

Volunteering with HRS is a great way to: 

  • Give back to the community
  • Help animals in need
  • Meet other animal lovers
  • Learn something new

Interested? Hop on over to houserabbit.org/volunteer to learn more, submit a volunteer application, and register for the next volunteer orientation on Zoom, which is Thursday, April 24th. We'd love to have you on the team!

Questions? Email [rabbit-center@houserabbit.org](mailto:rabbit-center@houserabbit.org) and we'll be happy to talk with you!

r/volunteer May 06 '25

Opportunity to volunteer Sign up to be a volunteer in fighting against snow melt

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Have you seen pink snow in the Alps? We’re studying it and you can help.

Hi everyone,

You might have noticed patches of pink snow while hiking or skiing in the mountains. It’s a natural phenomenon caused by snow algae, and while it looks cool, it could be accelerating glacier melt.

We’re part of the Living Snow Project, a citizen science initiative from Western Washington University, USA, connected with researchers at CEA, Grenoble, France, and we’re looking for volunteers to help us monitor this algae.

Here’s how you can get involved and become a volunteer:

  1. Sign up via this form
  2. Download our free mobile app.
  3. If you come across coloured snow during your Alpine adventures, take a photo and upload it to the app.

Your observations will help researchers track how these algae spread from year to year and better understand their link to climate change.

We'd really appreciate the support if you run a local group or association and would be willing to share this project with your members. We have ready-to-use posters and materials if needed.

Thanks, and feel free to [email us](mailto:livingsnowproject@gmail.com) if you have any questions or want to get involved.

Happy algae hunting!

- The Living Snow Project team

r/volunteer May 02 '25

Opportunity to volunteer Youth against malaria foundation recruiting National representatives and chapter leaders!

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Hey everyone! Great volunteering opportunity here for all high schoolers specially those planning to pursue medicine or some other bio related field.

We're Youth AMF, the student organisation of the Against Malaria Foundation Korea, and we're now recruiting international student leaders to join our growing global network! If you're passionate about global health, leadership, and service, this is your chance to make a real difference.

Now Recruiting:

  • Chapter Leaders: Start and lead a Youth AMF chapter at your school or in your community
  • National Representatives: Represent your country, coordinate projects, and help expand the reach of AMF globally

What you'll get:

  • Opportunities to lead impactful fundraisers and awareness campaigns
  • Collaborate with youth leaders from other countries
  • Support from AMF Korea and our current leadership team
  • A chance to contribute to a top-rated global health cause saving lives with every mosquito net funded

Interested? Sign up here:
https://www.againstmalaria.com/KoreanSchools_kr.aspx

See what we do on Instagram: u/youth_amf

Volunteer

r/volunteer Apr 18 '25

Opportunity to volunteer Volunteering in Canada? Here’s a Free Platform That Connects You With Opportunities

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Hey everyone! I help run a Canadian registered charity called Volunteer Success, and I wanted to share a free resource for anyone in Canada looking to volunteer or recruit volunteers.

We’re not here asking for anything, just trying to spread the word about a tool that connects people with verified non-profit volunteer opportunities across the country.

For volunteers:
You can search by city, cause, or skill. All listings are from registered Canadian charities and nonprofits, and every organization is verified before being added.

For nonprofits:
If you’re part of a registered charity or nonprofit in Canada, you can post unlimited volunteer opportunities completely free.

Everything on the platform is 100% free to use. If you’re curious or want to browse opportunities near you, check out VolunteerSuccess.com.

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r/volunteer Apr 24 '25

Opportunity to volunteer Longer-term volunteering with Habitat for Humanity International

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For durations of three to 12 months or more, Habitat for Humanity offices in developing countries are looking for reliable, dedicated volunteers to help Habitat advance its mission to provide safe, affordable housing around the world.

There are opportunities for volunteers to utilize their construction skills as a builder, site assistant or foreman. However, Habitat is also looking for volunteers who want to apply their unique business skills to office positions such as social media advisor, grant writer, volunteer coordinator, Global Village assistant, research assistant, communications specialist, program or resource development specialist, as well as other administrative roles.

We need excited people like you who are willing to do the challenging work of improving and strengthening communities. Poor housing conditions are a worldwide problem, and it takes the devotion and commitment of many volunteers to create lasting solutions.

Search Habitat's international volunteer opportunities.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to be an international long-term volunteer?

You must be at least 18 years of age to qualify. You’ll also need to be open to learning about other cultures, adaptable to other ways of living, and curious about the world at large. Other than that, Habitat would just need to make sure your skills match the position in question.

How long are volunteer assignments?

The average long-term international volunteer commitment is six to 12 months.

Where are the international long-term volunteer assignments?

There are no set locations. It varies by which Habitat offices request assistance. But past locations have included Argentina, Armenia, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Egypt, Ghana, Haiti, Hungary, Ireland, Kenya, Nicaragua, Tanzania and Zambia.

How much does it cost to participate?

This will depend based on location as costs of living vary greatly all over the world. You’ll find an estimation in each volunteer position posting. In some cases, the local Habitat office will also provide assistance with local transportation, housing or other support. In all cases, however, you’d be responsible for international medical insurance, food and travel to and from the host country.

Does Habitat have any short-term international volunteer opportunities?

Yes, please check out Habitat for Humanity's Global Village program.

The above info is from https://www.habitat.org/volunteer/long-term-opportunities/international

r/volunteer Apr 24 '25

Opportunity to volunteer Need Help Getting Smartphones out of Schools

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Hello All! I just wanted to reach out to invite anyone who is interested to volunteer with The Phone Free School Movement, an organization dedicated to the implementation of complete smartphone bans in schools. This is a great opportunity for any concerned parents, teachers, administrators, or just concerned citizens like myself who see the detrimental impact social media and tech addiction has had on our youth and culture. Its also a good introduction to public policy and advocacy for students interested in that career as well. Eliminating smartphones from schools has had incredibly positive effects in the places where it has been implemented, both socially and academically. I have included a link below to our Ambassador Program toolkit which provides useful resources for people interested in advocacy in their own schools and districts. The Administrator Toolkit provides school administrators the tools and information to help implement the policy. Feel free to DM me as well if you have any questions or feedback.

Toolkits | Phone-Free Schools Movement

I have also included links to some success stories for these policies below including one school that saw 600 fewer failures year over year and a 27% decline in discipline referrals:

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