How to become a volunteer for IRC

Volunteers play a critical role in helping refugees and immigrants thrive in the United States. The International Rescue Committee offers volunteer opportunities to work remotely and in person, while following COVID-19 precautions. We help to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. And we are proud to […]
Help dismantle patterns of racism

The Center for Racial Justice in Education’s mission is to train and empower educators to dismantle patterns of racism and injustice in our schools and communities. At the Center for Racial Justice in Education, we envision a world where all young people learn and thrive in racially equitable, liberating, and empowering educational spaces.
Interested in volunteering with the Human Rights Campaign?

HRC’s powerful network of all-volunteer communities is made up of people from a wide array of backgrounds, experiences, identities, and skill sets. We invest in our volunteers through leadership development and recognition programs, offering workshops, conferences, online resources and support from staff to ensure that our leaders become the strongest and most effective advocates, leaders, […]
Help improve lives with Native American Connections

We’re improving the lives of individuals and families through Native American culturally appropriate behavioral health, affordable housing, and community development services. We’re determined in our pursuit of improving the lives of our neighbors across the valley. Join our efforts to provide safe, stable housing and access to healthcare for our community.
Volunteer with Indigenous & Aboriginal communities around the world

Are you fascinated by people, their unique traditions, and exotic cultures? Do you like to try new dishes and new phrases? Or do you find it disconcerting, living like a local? Would you rather stay in a comfortable hotel, dining on familiar food? When you travel abroad you’re moving out of your comfort zone and […]
Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity

Habitat works toward our vision by building strength, stability, and self-reliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. By partnering with Habitat, families and communities transform their lives with the incredible effects of safe and affordable shelter.
Volunteer with us!

Welcome! At Environmental Volunteers, we inspire people of all ages to learn about the wonders of the natural world. We train volunteers to lead hands-on science and nature programs in schools, community organizations, and at the EcoCenter in the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve. Our headquarters is the EcoCenter, a public nature center in the […]
Give time – Minnie’s Food Pantry
Volunteers are essential to the success of Minnie’s Food Pantry. For many recipients, the encounters they have with volunteers at Minnie’s Food Pantry are just as important as the food they come to receive. By volunteering at Minnie’s Food Pantry, you will make a difference in the life of a person in need.
Become a homeless shelter volunteer

Homelessness is a significant issue in today’s world. It is an issue that can affect anyone at any time. Unfortunately, prejudice abounds, and many people cannot imagine a world in which they find themselves without a home. Choosing to become a homeless shelter volunteer is a compassionate extension of your support to people who really […]
Fight racism – engage/stand up

Join us to take the strongest possible stand against racism, discrimination and intolerance of every kind. Every day, each and every one of us can stand up against racial prejudice and intolerant attitudes. Tackle hate speech, from its root causes to its impact on societies.