Volunteering 101

• What is volunteering?
• Why is volunteering important?
• What are the benefits of volunteering?
• How can I volunteer?

Getting started

• What do you want to do?
• Find (or create) your ideal volunteer opportunity
• A volunteer's bill of rights and responsibilities
• Resources for volunteers with disabilities
• Volunteering = Career Development
• Additional resources

More than one way to volunteer

• Board service
• Direct service volunteering
• Disaster relief volunteering
• DIY volunteering
• Online volunteering
• Skilled/Pro bono volunteering
• Volunteering in a community other than your own

• Employee volunteers
• Family volunteers
• Older volunteers
• Student volunteers
• Youth volunteers

For international volunteers

• International Volunteerism Resource Center
  

  Want to volunteer abroad? We've got lots of information on how to find, research, and get ready for international volunteering—plus tips and tools for returned volunteers

For volunteer resource managers

• Volunteer Management Resource Center
  

  Do you work with volunteers? Check out these effective practices, resources, and professional development opportunities for volunteer resource managers

Events

• Global Volunteering Fairs
  

  Idealist Global Volunteering Fairs offer a unique opportunity to meet with volunteer-sending organizations, learn more about options for international service, and participate in free workshops on volunteering abroad

Other opportunities and resources

• Volunteering and service: News from our blog
• Fellowships
• Internship search
• Term of service opportunities
• Volunteering discussion forums