Volunteer and Service Opportunities
Learn more about volunteering opportunities with C3 and other local organizations to build skills and community connection.
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Tutoring: Many organizations, including Tutoring Chicago, offer opportunities to tutor students in various subjects.
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Training service animals: Some organizations rely on volunteers to train service animals.
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Virtual volunteering: Students can volunteer remotely, especially during times when in-person volunteering may be limited.
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Community events: Helping with local events like 5Ks or fundraising events.
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Local charities: Supporting local charities through fundraising, donation drives, or other activities.
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School clubs and activities: Many schools have clubs and activities that involve volunteering and community service.
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VolunteerMatch: A website that lists local volunteer opportunities, including those in Eugene.
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American Red Cross: Needs volunteers for blood drives, disaster relief, and other support roles.
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Food Banks: Offers opportunities to package and deliver meals, serve lunches to children, and help with food rescue.
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Shift Community Cycles: Fixes and refurbishes bikes, and has a free bikes for kids program.
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Local libraries: Offer opportunities for shelving, storytime preparation, and special events.
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Animal shelters: Provide opportunities to walk dogs, clean cages, and help with adoption events.
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Hospice centers: Need volunteers to help with patient care.
Students considering different career areas can find businesses and organizations in their community-- the local hospital, animal shelter, library, and beyond-- to contact and work with. Because jobs can be from a wide area of interest, the best choice is often to work with the student and look into local volunteering and community service.
Search this website for a list of volunteer options based on location and provided keywords.
Volunteer Match.org
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Local and national opportunities to volunteer with communities.
A federal program that places volunteers within communities to assist with populations in need.
A national organization that mobilizes projects in local communities.
Information for teens interested in volunteering in the greater Portland area.
A database of volunteer opportunities, hosted by US News.
A statewide database of nonprofit organizations who offer volunteer opportunities.
Compiled by Donorbox, this is an excellent list of other ideas to help students find volunteer work based on their interests.
Interested in education, career counseling or working for a non-profit? Volunteer with C3!
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