Directory of Volunteering and Service Resources

This category is for sites that provide extensive volunteer opportunities and resources for both kids and teens.

Subcategories

America's Promise

http://www.americaspromise.org/
Collaborative network that facilitates volunteer action for children and youth. Founded after the Presidents' Summit for America's Future in 1997.
Color-A-Smile

http://www.colorasmile.org/
Collects children's drawings for distribution in nursing homes and via Meals on Wheels programs. Includes coloring pages.
Do Something

https://www.dosomething.org/
Encourages young people to create their own vision for making a difference in their community and provides them with the resources and support needed.
Free The Children

http://www.freethechildren.com/
An international network of children helping children through education and development programs in many countries. Describes its programs, news releases, publications and accomplishments.
Nicodemus Wilderness Project

http://www.wildernessproject.org/
Provides global volunteer opportunities that empower youth to help save the environment while they develop important leadership skills. Project essays and photos are published online as an educational resource.
VolunteerMatch

http://www.volunteermatch.org/
Finds volunteering opportunities with nonprofit organizations by location and interest area.
Youth Service America

http://ysa.org/
Volunteer opportunities in all 50 states. Enter a zip code and find organizations in that area needing help. Provides details of membership, forthcoming events, and newsletter.

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