Volunteer Your Time

Volunteer at BCYF community centers across Boston — youth programs, mentoring, sports, and arts.

place 1483 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02120

schedule Flexible, 2+ hours/week

Friendly visitor, meal delivery, and case management support for seniors in the Jamaica Plain / Roslindale area of Boston.

place 555 Amory Street, Boston, MA 02130

schedule Flexible

Sort and pack food at the GBFB warehouse. Groups welcome. One of the largest food banks in New England.

place 70 South Bay Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

schedule 3–4 hour sessions

Trained volunteer advocates supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence across Massachusetts. Requires 6-month training program.

place 14 Beacon Street, Suite 507, Boston, MA 02108

schedule 6-month training + weekly shifts

Volunteer clinicians and health workers providing care to Boston's unhoused population at shelters, clinics, and street outreach sites.

place 780 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118

schedule Varies by clinical role

Pro bono attorneys and law students providing free civil legal aid to low-income Bostonians in housing, family, and benefits matters.

place 197 Friend Street, Boston, MA 02114

schedule Flexible, case-based

Sort, count, and pack diapers for distribution to families across Greater Boston and the state.

place 35 West Street, Brighton, MA 02135

schedule 3-hour sessions, flexible scheduling

Mentor at-risk youth through after-school programs on Chicago's South and West sides.

place 2 N Riverside Plaza, Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60606

schedule 2 hours/week

Teach basic computer and internet skills to seniors and adults at Chicago Public Library branches citywide.

place 400 S State Street, Chicago, IL 60605

schedule 2 hours/week

Sort, repack, and prepare food at Chicago's central food bank. Serves 800+ pantries and programs across Cook County.

place 4100 W Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL 60632

schedule 3-hour shifts, groups welcome

Help distribute groceries and prepare meals at a community pantry serving Chicago's North Side neighborhoods.

place 3744 N Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

schedule Weekly shifts available

Mentor and support at-risk youth in residential care. Volunteer as a tutor, career coach, or activity leader.

place 1140 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

schedule Weekly mentoring or event-based

Walk dogs, socialize cats, assist at adoption events, or foster animals at Chicago's largest no-kill shelter.

place 1997 N Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

schedule Weekly shifts or foster commitment

Help care for animals awaiting adoption — dog walking, cat socialization, kennel cleaning, and front desk support.

place 157 W Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654

schedule Flexible shifts after orientation

Pro bono attorneys provide free civil legal help to low-income Chicagoans in housing, family law, and consumer debt matters.

place 33 N Dearborn Street, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60602

schedule Case-based, flexible

Support free legal services for Chicagoans in civil matters including housing, public benefits, and immigration.

place 120 S LaSalle Street, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60603

schedule Pro bono case work or clinic shifts

Volunteer clinicians and non-clinical helpers providing free primary care to uninsured Chicagoans.

place 2611 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

schedule Clinical or non-clinical shifts

Volunteer as a peer support facilitator, helpline responder, or community educator for mental health awareness across Chicago.

place 1801 W Warner Avenue, Suite 202, Chicago, IL 60613

schedule Training required, then weekly

Volunteer in the food pantry, clothing closet, and welcome center serving Oak Cliff neighbors facing food insecurity and homelessness.

place 111 S. Beckley Ave., Dallas, TX 75203

schedule Weekday pantry and clothing closet shifts

Volunteer at Dallas's 24/7 homeless recovery center through meal support, guest services, donation drives, and day or evening service shifts.

place 1818 Corsicana Street, Dallas, TX 75201

schedule Daytime, evening, and weekend shifts

Support LGBTQ+ community services through pantry work, events, administrative support, and recurring volunteer shifts at Resource Center.

place 5750 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, TX 75235

schedule One-time or recurring volunteer options

Build and repair affordable homes across Greater Boston. No construction experience needed — all skills welcome.

place 271 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA 02128

schedule One-day builds on weekends

Sort, box, and pack food for countywide distribution. Group and individual volunteer opportunities.

place 1734 East 41st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058

schedule Single shifts or group volunteer days

Join neighborhood outreach, hygiene-kit builds, and mutual-aid support for unhoused neighbors across Hollywood, Echo Park, Silver Lake, and nearby areas.

place 2658 Griffith Park Blvd Unit 194, Los Angeles, CA 90039

schedule Weekend outreach and kit-building shifts

Support youth and families in South Los Angeles through tutoring, meal service, supply distribution, campus beautification, and one-day volunteer events.

place 2830 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011

schedule One-day, group, or recurring volunteer options

Community health center providing affordable care. Volunteer in outreach, health education, and patient navigation.

place 1705 W Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201

schedule Varies by role

Volunteer with homeless youth ages 16–24. Serve meals, tutor, or provide skills coaching at Covenant House's 41st Street shelter.

place 460 W 41st Street, New York, NY 10036

schedule 4 hours/week minimum, training required

Deliver hot meals and wellness checks to homebound seniors across New York City. Morning routes available 7 days a week.

place 355 Lexington Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10017

schedule 1 morning/week

Rescue and deliver food across NYC. Volunteer to drive, sort, or repack at warehouses and community partner sites.

place 6 East 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016

schedule Single shifts or recurring

Sort and pack food at the Food Bank's warehouse, assist at community distribution sites, or help with SNAP enrollment outreach.

place 39 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10006

schedule Flexible, group or individual

Serve meals, sort donations, and support residents at one of NYC's oldest shelters serving people experiencing homelessness.

place 227 Bowery, New York, NY 10002

schedule 2-hour meal service shifts or donation sorting

Volunteer at drop-in centers, serve meals, or join advocacy campaigns fighting homelessness across New York City.

place 129 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038

schedule Flexible shifts at drop-in centers

Support community health programs including home visits, wellness checks, and companion care for homebound New Yorkers.

place 220 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017

schedule Varies by program

Volunteer in community health, senior services, youth programs, and homeless outreach on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

place 593 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024

schedule Flexible, program-dependent

Volunteer for community walks, advocacy events, and peer support programs focused on suicide prevention across NYC.

schedule Event-based or ongoing advocacy

Sort and box food at the world's first food bank. Serves hundreds of thousands across Arizona monthly.

place 2831 N 31st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009

schedule 2-3 hour shifts, groups welcome

Serve meals at dining rooms, sort donations, or volunteer at thrift stores supporting families in poverty across the Phoenix metro.

place 420 W Watkins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85003

schedule Meal shifts or thrift store hours

Support Arizona's largest family homeless shelter through meal service, childcare, tutoring, and donation drives.

place 3333 E Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008

schedule Flexible shifts, orientation required

Volunteer at Phoenix's largest emergency homeless shelter — meal service, intake support, and donation coordination.

place 230 S 12th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007

schedule Morning or evening shifts

Support free community health clinics serving uninsured and underinsured residents in the Phoenix metro area.

schedule Clinical or non-clinical volunteer roles

Support foster families and youth through mentoring, donation drives, and community events in the Phoenix metro.

schedule Event-based or recurring mentoring

Arizona's largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. Volunteer in classrooms, family support programs, and community outreach.

place 2850 N 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008

schedule Classroom or event volunteer shifts

Drive homebound seniors and adults with disabilities to medical appointments, groceries, and essential errands across the Phoenix metro.

place 555 W Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021

schedule Flexible, drive when available

Peer support groups, community education, and advocacy for mental health awareness across the Phoenix metro area.

schedule Training required, then weekly groups

Volunteer in counseling support, food pantry, refugee resettlement, and senior companion programs serving all faiths across Arizona.

place 4747 N 7th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85014

schedule Flexible, multiple programs