Resources

The largest volunteer and nonprofit job aggregator in the US. Merged with VolunteerMatch in September 2025, so both platforms now feed into one. Search by location, cause, or skills — good for finding both one-time projects and ongoing roles.

A community service project finder that works well for groups and one-time events. Organizations post projects and you can search by ZIP code. Clean interface, easy to use.

A national service network that connects volunteers with local opportunities through affiliate organizations across the country. Also operates HandsOn Network, which many local volunteer centers are part of.

Widely used by universities and corporations for community engagement programs. If you're tracking service hours for school or an employer matching program, this is where you'll likely do it. Also useful for finding opportunities independently.

Colorado-specific volunteer connector with search by county, cause, and availability. If you're in the Denver metro or anywhere in the state, this should be your first stop alongside Idealist.

A Google-backed volunteer search engine that aggregates listings from multiple platforms in one place. Good for a broad sweep when you're not sure where to start.

Full volunteer management software with scheduling, hour tracking, and reporting. Used by nonprofits, cities, and community organizations. More capable than most organizations need at first, but worth knowing about when you outgrow spreadsheets.

Free and straightforward. Create a signup sheet for an event or recurring volunteer shift, share the link, done. Not a full volunteer management platform, but for small organizations running a food drive or cleanup, it's usually enough.

Enterprise-level volunteer management platform for larger organizations. Handles registration, waiver collection, hour logging, and reporting at scale. Integrates with Salesforce and other nonprofit CRMs.

If your organization wants to post opportunities to the HandsOn Network (used by many local volunteer centers), Points of Light is the entry point. Reach is broad, particularly in cities with an active local affiliate.

Colorado's state association for nonprofits. Offers resources for building and improving volunteer programs, along with training, advocacy, and peer networks. Membership-based but much of their content is publicly accessible.

The federal hub for national service programs: AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and VISTA. If you're interested in a longer-term service commitment — months, not hours — this is where to look. Living stipends and education awards are available for many positions.

Research and data on civic engagement trends across the US. Useful for organizations making the case for volunteer programs internally, or anyone curious about what community participation actually looks like at a national level.

Youth-focused campaigns and volunteer projects, mostly designed around issues young people care about. If you're looking for ways to get teenagers involved, or you're a young person yourself, this is a practical starting point.

AARP's volunteer connector, aimed at adults 50 and older. Searchable by location and interest. Good for finding opportunities that are flexible on scheduling and welcoming to volunteers who want to contribute professional experience.

Skills-based volunteering that matches professionals with nonprofits for pro bono projects — graphic design, financial planning, marketing strategy, web development. If you have a specific skill and want to put it to use, this is more targeted than a general volunteer search.