Every Act Matters
Getting involved can happen on your time and your terms. Whether you’re looking for a local volunteer project, interested in paid service opportunities through AmeriCorps or simply exploring all that’s out there, you’ve found the right place.
Join AmeriCorps
Think of AmeriCorps like a Swiss Army Knife for serving your community. With a variety of time commitments, geographies and community focus areas to choose from, AmeriCorps helps you maximize the change you want to make. (They also help you build practical and leadership skills, bank money toward your education and even give you a leg up in your job search or career.)
Find Local Opportunities
Looking for a weekend project? A steady volunteer gig? Information and opportunities to serve on local boards or contribute to grassroots organizations and initiatives? Getting connected — and staying connected — to your local volunteer center networks will keep you up-to-date and informed.
Other Ways to Make an Impact
As individuals, the acts of kindness and gratitude we show each day strengthen our neighborhoods and communities in countless ways. And as organizations, impact can stem from simply opening up a dialog.
For Individuals
- Talk about your volunteer experiences! It’s not self-serving, it’s an invitation to join.
- Bring up a community service project or idea at your next staff meeting that aligns with your organization’s purpose, policies or products.
- Pitch in! If you see your neighbor pulling weeds, and it’s a beautiful day, why not offer to get your hands a little dirty?
- Visit our resource page for further reading and information on projects you can tackle.
For Organizations
- Ask your team members, stakeholders and community members what issues truly matter to them.
- Examine your vision, mission and purpose statements and determine whether they reflect your commitment to your community.
- Contact your local volunteer center network to learn more about organizations in your area that might make for ideal partners.
- Build your capacity by visiting our partner resource page.
Testimonials
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What’s Your Volunteer Personality?
Pair your passion with purpose. Take our Volunteer Personality Quiz and find out which volunteer direction is best for you.
