Updated 3/19/2020 Virtual Volunteer Opportunities General
Category Project Name Project Description Availability
All for Good Volunteers can search for virtual options by clicking the COVID-19 Response Volunteer From Click the link to find opportunities. Virtual Home button. This resource is put out by Points of Light. American Corporate Partners Volunteers provide advice to veterans about career paths and goals. Click the link to sign up. AdvisorNet Virtual
American Red Cross Blood Donation Volunteers who are in good health donate blood to help the American Red Cross, which is Clink the link to find a blood drive happening near you. currently facing a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented amount of blood drive Virtual cancelations.
American Red Cross Digital Volunteer Volunteers who want to help specifically with COVID-19 relief have several options, depending on Click the link to find out what COVID-19 relief volunteer opportunities are where they live. near you. Virtual
Amnesty Decoders Volunteers help research and expose human rights violations. Click the link to register.
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Ancestry.com Volunteers help preserve history by transcribing documents into a publicly-searchable database. Click the link to register.
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Ark of Hope Volunteers act as Junior Listeners, Listeners, Mentors or Survivors Coaches on a Removing Click the link to find options and apply. Chains text chat survivor support site. Virtual
Be My Eyes Volunteers help blind and vision-impaired people see through video chat. Download the app and register.
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BookShare Volunteers scan books, edit books and describe images for people with dyslexia, blindness, Click the link to sign up. cerebral palsy, and other reading barriers. Virtual
Bpeace Skilled volunteers can help support entrepreneurs in El Salvador and Guatemala to grow their Click the link to sign up. businesses through remote support and mentoring. Virtual
By the People Volunteers make documents more searchable by transcribing, reviewing and tagging digitized Click the link to get started. images of manuscripts and typed materials from the Library of Congress. Virtual
Career Village Volunteers give students career advice through a virtual platform. Click the link to register.
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Carnamah Historical Society Volunteers can transcribe old documents to make them more publicly available. Project is currently completed, stay tuned for a new one.
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Catchafire Skilled volunteers can search this site for projects that match their skillset. The projects are Click the link to find opportunities. generally put up by nonprofit organizations and can be done from home. You can also read about Virtual the pertanent assistance they need in response to COVID-19 on the website.
Charity Miles Volunteers download and app and pledge to run/walk a certain number of miles. Each volunteer Download the app to get started. picks a charity of their choice for proceeds to go to. Virtual
Create the Good Volunteers can search for Volunteer Options and then click the "Show only home/remote options" Click the link to find opportunities. button to find virtual volunteering opportunities. This tool is created through the AARP. Virtual
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Crisis Text Line Volutneers are needed in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and U.K., ages 18 and older to offer free, Click the link to get started. 24/7 support for those in crisis. Virtual
CrisisCommons Volunteers with professional IT skills provide help through phone calls during times of disaster. Apply during disaster relief.
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DEED Volunteers input preferences into an app and it provides options for local small scale volunteer Click the link to download the app. opportunities and skills based volunteer opportunities. Virtual
Doe Network Volunteers assist law enforcement by providing information that At this time the volunteer application process is closed. Please check concerns unexplained disappearances and unidentified Victims from North America, Australia and back. Virtual Europe. Volunteers can also translate important documents
EmpowerWork Volunteers offer counseling to individuals facing challenges in the workplace. Click the link to start your volunteer application.
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FLOSS Manuels Volunteers write, edit, and promote technology manuels. Fill in information at the bottom of the page.
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Grow Movement Volunteers with business experience mentor African entrepreneurs in Uganda, Rwanda, and Click the link and scroll down to apply. Malawi to grow their small businesses. Virtual
Help from Home Volunteers can search through many different virtual opportunities on this website. Click the link to find opportunities.
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Hire Heroes USA Volunteers help veterans find jobs virtually by conducting mock interviews, career counseling, There is a current need for volunteers in these industries: Federal Sector, fundraising, guiding federal sector applicants, or through outreach. Security/Law Enforcement, Information Technology, Emergency Management, Operations/Logistics, Project Management, Consulting, Virtual Entertainment, Nursing, Video Game Design, Graphic Design, Electrician
Humanitarian Data Exchange Volunteers support humanitarian workers by keying data which is critical in times of disaster. The Click the link and then find the Add Data button to get started. data extraction will help workers visualize and respond to trends across regions or countries. Virtual
Humanity Road Volunteers use Internet and mobile communications technology to collect, verify and route Click the link to register. information online during disasters. They provide public safety information as well as directing the Virtual public to governmental and aid agencies that are providing assistance for the disaster.
IAMAlive Volutneers are needed to support those in crisis via a live chat. Click the link to get started.
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icouldbe Volunteers mentor students remotely about their career goals and dreams. Click the link to apply to become a mentor for the next school year.
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Idealist Volunteers can choose from the many different virtual volunteer projects on Idealist. Click the link to find opportunities.
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InfiniteFamily Volunteers mentor underserved and impoverished youth in South Africa. Click the link to get started. Matching occurs in January, February, April, May, July, August, and September. Virtual
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IntoBooks Volunteers read the same book as a child and hold virtual mentoring sessions to discuss the Click the link to learn more. There are not currently applications up for the book. next school year yet. Virtual
Invest it Forward Volunteers who are financial professionals help teach students financial education. Currently working on changing to be completely virtual.
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Investwrite Volunteers judge a stock market game that students learning financial education in grades 4-12 Register to become a judge. are participating in. Virtual
Learning Ally Volunteers can serve as narrators, listeners and quality assurance volunteers. Narrators are Click the link to get started. asked to use their voice talent to bring juvenile fiction books to life, or they can also record high school and college level textbooks. Auditions are required. Listeners will provide feedback to narrators, highlight issues with fluency and tone, audio quality, and more. Finally, quality Virtual assurance volunteers will perform a final check to ensure the audio books will provide an enjoyable experience to the recipient.
LibriVox Volunteers record themselves reading books that are public domain for distribution. Click the link to register.
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Map Rectifier Project Volunteers index information that records how many floors a building once had or what a street Click the link and create an account. was named at different points in time to create a layered digital map. This project is created by Virtual the New York Public Library.
MicroMentor This is an online platform that connects small business entrepreneurs from around the world with Click the link to get started. mentors to assist them with their endeavors. Virtual
MicroNet Volunteers with STEM professional experience mentor students pursuing STEM degrees at U.S Click the link to register to mentor. accredited institutions. Virtual
Missing Maps Volunteers can play an important part in supporting humanitarian organizations by helping map Click the link and then the Get Involved button. areas where disasters occur. Virtual
Mozilla Firefox Volunteers can help Mozilla Firefox with their ongoing projects. Click the link to find out how you can get involved.
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National Maps Corps Editor Volunteers collect data about structures, including schools, hospitals, post offices, etc. and Click the link to sign up. update maps for all 50 states and Puerto Rico for the National Map Database. Virtual
National Park Service Volunteers with web development skills help test and evaluate web programs that the National There are no current opporunities at this time. Please check back. Park Service is developing. Virtual
Npower Volunteers with professional technology experience mentor students preparing for a career in Reach out to their volunteer team for more information. technology. Virtual
OpenStreetMap Volunteers add to and edit this map of the globe. Click the link to sign up.
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Project Gutenberg Volunteers turn public books into online books, mostly for Project Gutenberg, and collaborate to Click the link to register. check each other's work. Virtual
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RAINN Hotline Volunteers are needed to support those with Sexual Assault crises through an online hotline. Click the link to get started.
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Response Fund United Ways across the country have set up a fund to help communities during this pandemic. Click the link to donate. Consider donating to your local United Way or visit United Way Worldwide’s donation page here. Virtual
Skills for Change Volunteers can enter their information and interests to find out about the different opportunities Click the link to find opportunities. offered with Skills for Change. Virtual
Smithsonian Digital Volunteers can transcribe historical documents or edit Wikipedia articles related to the institution’s Click the link to find out more about the different options. artifacts and research. Virtual
Smithsonian Gardens Volunteers with a green thumb can help identify gardens that the Smithsonian has images of. Click the link to get started.
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Taproot+ Volunteers can enter their information and interests to apply to volunteer virtually for different Click the link to find opportunities. nonprofits. Virtual
Tarjimly Volunteers that are multilingual download the app to support refugees, asylum seekers, and Volunteer opportunities are coming soon. immigrants in need. Virtual
Tech Soup Volunteers with technology expertise answer questions through an online portal or share tips and Click the link to find out more about the different options. knowledge by writing for Tech Soup. Virtual
Tech Soup Webinar Transcription Volunteers transcribe Tech Soup's most popular webinars. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
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TED Translators Volunteers subtitle TED Talks to help disseminate knowledge, research and big ideas across Click the link to apply. languages and borders. Virtual
TendollarTutor Volunteers tutor and teach group classes to students. Please send a cover letter, resume, and tell us why you want to become a tutor. Email the coordinator at [email protected] Virtual
The Granny Cloud Engage with students around the globe with limited educational access. Volunteers can start Recruitment for new "grannies" is currently on hold. conversations, story tell, and come up with fun craft ideas to share with children. Virtual
The Trevor Project Volunteers support and mentor LGBTQ+ youth through an online platform. Clink the link to get involved.
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Translators without Borders Volunteers who are fluent in more than one language are given translation projects focusing on Click the link to apply. health, education, and crisis relief. Virtual
Tutor Mate Volunteer tutors work with a student each week for 30 minutes. Volunteers read a story with their There are no current opporunities at this time. Please check back. assigned student, ask questions to see how well their student understands the story, and plays Virtual word games as well as activities. All reading and activities are designed to be appropriate for the student’s reading level.
United Nations Volunteers Volunteers can search through many different virtual opportunities that benefit the United Nations. Click the link to find opportunities.
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Upchieve Volunteers provide students with homework help and college guidance. Click the link to sign up.
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VolunteerMatch Volunteers can search through many different virtual opportunities that benefit a wide range of Click the link to sign up. nonprofit organizations. Virtual
Zooniverse Volunteers contribute to research projects by studying objects and answering questions about Click the link to learn more and register. them. Virtual
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