9 Creative Ways to Volunteer and Really Make a Difference

Find your match

If you’re not sure where to begin, try a clearinghouse like your local United Way chapter, Points of Light, or VolunteerMatch. “Our platform gives volunteers the ability to search for opportunities that adhere to their skill level or learning outcomes,” says Basil Sadiq, marketing associate at VolunteerMatch. “Volunteering is a great way to learn a new skill or put an existing skill into practice, all while giving back to the community.” More than 110,000 nonprofits work with VolunteerMatch to post their volunteering needs. Search them based on a cause you’re passionate about and/or the skills you’d like to share or develop.