There are a lot out there! As we mentioned briefly in our introduction, here’s a sample of how organizations can be sorted. By:
- Category (literacy, sports, substance abuse, etc.)
- Level of training required
- One-off events vs. ongoing opportunities
If you don’t have a particular organization in mind, here are some great resources to help you to search for potential opportunities:
- Volunteer Match — Dedicated to helping everyone find a place to volunteer. More than 50,000 non-profit organizations listed.
- The Volunteer Center — Search for thousands of volunteer opportunities in San Francisco and San Mateo counties.
- California Volunteers (Office of the Governor) — Administers the AmeriCorps, Citizen Corps and Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning in the Golden State, developed and maintains the volunteer matching network.
- Seattle City Government — Includes city council and community opportunities.
- Taproot Foundation — Ensures all non-profits have the resources and infrastructure they need to operate through a service grant program to provide pro bono marketing, HR and IT consulting services.
- Peace Corps — An agency of the federal government devoted to world peace and friendship.
- International Volunteer Programs Association — An alliance of non-governmental organizations involved in international volunteer work and internship exchanges.
- United Nation Volunteers — Promotes and harnesses volunteerism for effective development.
- Greenpeace USA — An environmental activist group dedicated to saving the planet.
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