Volunteer to Support Veterans | Join These Nonprofits in Making a Difference
Across the country, and every day, nonprofits work to address the unique needs of veterans and their families. From improving access to resources and career training, to providing food assistance, companionship, and home maintenance, these organizations do so much to help the veteran community in the U.S., and they need help from volunteers like you.
If you are looking to support veterans, here are six great organizations to consider:
AARP – Veterans Initiatives
AARP provides trusted support at every stage of post-service life, from job resources to caregiving tools to benefits guidance. Their programs rely on volunteers to support veterans and military families as they navigate transitions in health, employment, and financial planning.
Soldiers’ Angels
Soldiers’ Angels provides resources to deployed service members, veterans, and their families through volunteer-led programs. From care packages and holiday gifts to food distributions and VA hospital visits, they ensure that no service member feels forgotten.
I Want To Mow Your Lawn®
You may have never considered something as simple as mowing a lawn as a volunteer opportunity, but it can make a huge difference for veterans with limited mobility. This nonprofit connects volunteers with seniors, disabled veterans, and others who need help with yard work—at no cost.
Cereal4All
Founded by two brothers who pledged to fight food insecurity, Cereal4All partners with food banks to provide cereal to families in need, including veterans and military households. Because cereal is shelf-stable, kid-friendly, and often overlooked in donations, this program fills a critical gap.
Your Hearing Dog, Inc.
This organization provides trained service dogs to veterans with hearing loss. These dogs assist with safety alerts, support daily independence, and provide emotional companionship.
NPower
For veterans ready to explore new career paths, NPower offers free technical training, mentorship, and job placement support. By volunteering as a mentor, mock interviewer, or outreach helper, you can help open doors to upwardly mobile roles.
Every act of support, big or small, can brighten a veteran’s day. Volunteering your time, sharing resources, or raising awareness are all opportunities to show that those who served are valued and remembered.
This post was contributed by a guest author.