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Give Back with These Volunteering Opportunities You Can Do From Anywhere

January 1, 2023

Worklife

Give Back with These Volunteering Opportunities You Can Do From Anywhere

January 1, 2023

Photo by Anna Kolosyuk on Unsplash

If you want to volunteer, but you feel like it might be too far for you to get where you want to help, another option is to join an organization as a remote volunteer.

There are a surprising number of jobs that need to be done online, from social media management to emailing the mailing list with updates about a big project.

Whether you want to work with children, the elderly, nature, or communities, there may be the perfect remote volunteer job waiting for you on this list.

Volunteer for Animals

You can make a difference when you volunteer with animals.

  • 1. Zooniverse
  • Zooniverse is an online nature volunteering organization. It is a platform where researchers put out requests for help and support from the community. You might get to track manatees or work with other data patterns in this role.

    What they’re looking for
  • Exactly what researchers are looking for will depend on the project. Click on any project you’re interested in to get more information.
    More info: For more information, visit Zooniverse.org.
  • 2. GivingWay
  • GivingWay is a platform that connects volunteers to wildlife volunteering opportunities. Many are one-off volunteer tasks, and some can be done completely remotely. For example, if a charity in Africa needs a website update, you could volunteer your design skills.

    What they’re looking for
  • Volunteers of all kinds who are willing to lend their skills to unique projects from around the world.
    More info: Visit GivingWay to learn more about the volunteering opportunities available now.
  • 3. Togean Conservation Foundation
  • Togean Conservation Foundation focuses on the conservation of the Togean Islands. They offer online opportunities to volunteer, such as handling translation or communications.

    What they’re looking for
  • Volunteers with translation skills, campaigning backgrounds, and a real interest in helping these Indonesian islands.
    More info: For more information, contact the Togean Conservation Foundation.
  • 4. Idealist
  • Idealist hosts many online wildlife volunteering opportunities for organizations like Aeon for Ocean and Monkeys.

    What they’re looking for
  • Volunteers from a variety of backgrounds, such as curriculum developers for educational programs or illustrators to handle updated graphics on websites.
    More info: For more information, To find out more or connect with an opportunity you’d like to participate in, contact Idealist.
  • 5. UN Volunteers
  • UN Volunteers is run by the United Nations. There are a variety of online roles that cover the gambit, from helping with online support to helping save endangered animals.

    What they’re looking for
  • The United Nations is looking for volunteers of all kinds, ranging from teens interested in spreading the word about environmental crises to website and social media assistance.
    More info: Volunteer with the United Nations from wherever you are in the world.
  • 6. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
  • The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds offers at-home volunteering opportunities for people who want to help save endangered birds, track migratory patterns, and more.

    What they’re looking for
  • Anyone who loves birds and who would like to support the protection of these amazing species.
    More info: Contact the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds for more information.
  • Volunteer for the Government, Politics, and Human Rights
  • Work with the government, politics, or human rights in your spare time.
  • 7. Amnesty Decoders
  • Amnesty Decoders is a volunteer platform where volunteers work with Amnesty International to expose human rights violations. You use your phone or computer to go through images and documents to identify abuse, oil spills, and other serious violations.

    What they’re looking for
  • Volunteers with access to the internet and a few minutes a day. No specific obligations are required.
    More info: Find out more about how you can help Amnesty International.
  • 8. United We Serve (AmeriCorps)
  • AmeriCorps is a large volunteering service that helps strengthen communities around the country through service activities.

    What they’re looking for
  • Volunteers who are willing to join for 10 to 12 months, though some opportunities are shorter. You can also select opportunities within your community or go remote.
    More info: To find out more about AmeriCorps, visit this website.
  • 9. Volunteer.gov
  • Volunteer.gov helps you discover all the best volunteer activities based on what you want to do to help. From volunteering at a national park to working in interpretation, there are many opportunities.

    What they’re looking for
  • Volunteers of all kinds. There are numerous programs, so the exact requirements will vary.
    More info: Go to www.volunteer.gov to learn more.
  • 10. American Red Cross
  • The American Red Cross focuses on blood donation, blood transportation, disaster response, shelter services, and disaster health services.

    What they’re looking for
  • Over 90% of the American Red Cross is made up of volunteers. There is a 45-minute orientation you should review to determine if this is the right opportunity for you.
    More info: Volunteer with the American Red Cross.
  • 11. Rebuilding Together
  • Rebuilding Together is a volunteering organization that helps neighbors stay in their homes. The group’s mission is to repair and revitalize homes and communities.

    What they’re looking for
  • Volunteers who can help with consumer outreach and community impact.
    More info: For more information on joining Rebuilding Together, visit this page.

For additional opportunities and entire article visit: Read Here

There are a number of jobs that need to be done online, from social media to emailing the mailing list with updates about a big project.
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