Have Fun: Volunteer Opportunities

There are many local, national and global ways to make a difference and help others. Below are some links to organizations and causes that may interest you to create a local fundraiser or even travel to the other side of the world!

Red Feather Development Group
An organization that employs volunteer humanitarian action to empower American Indian communities, foster cultural sensitivity and understanding, and contribute grassroots solutions to the enormous challenge of improving the dire housing conditions facing many of our nation's reservations.

Adopt a Native Elder Program
The program provides food, simple medicines, clothing, fabric and yarns to help Navajo Elders live on the Land in their traditional lifestyle.

National Service Learning Clearinghouse for Tribal Communities
Resources for the Native American service-learning community.

AmeriCorps in Native American Communities
Serving with national and community nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, schools, and local agencies, these service participants tutor and mentor children, coordinate after-school programs, build homes, conduct neighborhood patrols, respond to disasters, and recruit and manage volunteers.

The International Partnership for Service Learning and Leadership
A non-profit organization that serves students, colleges, universities, service agencies and related organizations around the world by fostering programs that link volunteer service to the community and academic study.

Global Volunteers
Choose a volunteer vacation abroad or assist USA volunteer programs. Live and work with local people on life-affirming community development projects for one - three weeks. Volunteer teams support some 90 host communities on six continents.

Corporation for National and Community Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their communities and country through three programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America.

The President’s Call to Service
Find service opportunities that match your interests and talents in your hometown, across the country or around the world.

Youth Service America
A resource center that partners with thousands of organizations committed to increasing the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people in America , ages 5-25, to serve locally, nationally, and globally.

Peace Corps Kids World
Join Traveler as she explores the globe and learns about making a difference. Come on in to the home of adventure and service -- Peace Corps Kids World!

National Crime Prevention Council, Youth as Resources (YAR) Program
Connects youth positively to their communities and improving community life nationally and internationally through youth-led initiatives.