Volunteer Resource Information Center

Find your perfect place in the world of volunteerism!

Giva wholeheartedly believes in the power of one person's ability to affect change in the world, let alone one other person's life, just by being willing to take that first step in offering their time, skills, talents, etc., to help others. In that spirit, we have created this Volunteer Resource Information Center to assist people in finding their perfect place in the world of volunteerism!

Volunteering (v): an unpaid activity in which a person offers his/her time to help a not-for-profit organization or an unrelated individual

Tips For Getting Started

Ask yourself...

What am I passionate about?
What are the skills and talents I can offer?
How can my skills and talents help a community organization?
What population(s) do I enjoy most or would like to explore?
Would I rather work independently or with others?
How much time and responsibility am I ready to commit?

What are the benefits of volunteering?

Learn or develop new skills
Be part of the community
Motivation and sense of achievement
Boost your career options
New interests/hobbies
Meeting new people
Problem solving
Higher self-esteem
Lower levels of depression
Greater physical health

Upcoming & On-Demand Volunteering Webinars

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Time

Event

Date: On Demand

Time: On Demand

Event: Social Media for Volunteer Managing and More

Date: On Demand

Time: On Demand

Event: The Volunteer Nation Podcast

Date: On Demand

Time: On Demand

Event: How to be a Great Skilled Volunteer

Date: On Demand

Time: On Demand

Event: Getting the Best From Your Volunteers Through the SAVE Approach

Resources

Volunteer Matching Sites

https://www.1-800-volunteer.org/

https://engage.pointsoflight.org/

https://www.volunteermatch.org/

https://www.idealist.org/en

https://www.networkforgood.org/volunteer/

https://www.pointsoflight.org/

https://www.voa.org/

https://www.catchafire.org/

https://createthegood.aarp.org/

https://www.volunteer.gov/s/

https://library.cityvision.edu/org-directory

https://www.networkforgood.org/volunteer/

https://www.pointsoflight.org/careers/

U.S. Government-Sponsored Volunteer Programs

https://www.americorps.gov/

https://www.peacecorps.gov/

https://americorps.gov/serve

https://americorps.gov/serve/americorps-seniors

https://www.volunteer.gov/s/

https://www.ready.gov/get-involved

International Volunteering Opportunities

https://globalvolunteers.org/

https://www.unv.org/

https://charity.org/

https://www.globalservicecorps.org/

https://www.transitionsabroad.com/

https://culturalexchangeproject.org/

https://www.voluntourism.org/

https://www.govoluntouring.com/

https://www.i-to-i.com/

https://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/

https://www.unv.org/

https://www.volunteeringsolutions.com/

Students & Youth Volunteering Opportunities

https://www.cityyear.org/

https://www.americorps.gov/

https://www.dosomething.org/us

https://yvc.org/

https://nylc.org/

https://www.volunteer.va.gov/StudentProgram.asp

https://www.habitat.org/volunteer/near-you/youth-programs

https://www.experiencegla.com/

https://www.projects-abroad.org/trip-format/high-school-specials/

https://www.volunteeringsolutions.com/

Professionals & Executives Volunteering Opportunities

https://www.catchafire.org/

https://www.americorps.gov/

https://taprootfoundation.org/

https://iesc.org/

https://www.fsvc.org/

https://escus.org/

https://www.score.org/

https://vimclinic.org/

https://www.score.org/page/volunteer-score

https://vimclinic.org/

Older Adults & Retiree Volunteering Opportunities

https://createthegood.aarp.org/

https://americorps.gov/serve/americorps-seniors

https://www.aarp.org/experience-corps/

https://www.retiredbrains.com/volunteer.html

https://www.voa.org/services/older-adult-care-and-living/

https://www.profellow.com/fellowships/fellowships-for-older-adults-you-are-never-too-old-to-change-the-world/

Virtual & Microvolunteering Opportunities

https://www.catchafire.org/

https://www.techsoup.org/community

https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/index.jsp?v=true

Tips & Samples for Listing Volunteer Work on Your Resumé

https://novoresume.com/career-blog/volunteer-resume

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/listing-volunteer-work-on-a-resume-with-example

https://resumegenius.com/resume-samples/volunteer-resume

https://sweetcv.com/guide/resume-volunteer-work

https://www.resumeok.com/resume-examples/volunteer/

https://www.velvetjobs.com/resume/volunteer-resume-sample

Volunteering Resources & Guides

Making a Difference Through Volunteering & Non-Profit Careers

Volunteering and Non-Profit Degree Guidebook