r/volunteer

I have an volunteer interview soon, it supposed to last only 10-20 min but I never went to an interview before. I know I not suposed to memorize the answers to common interview questions but how time do I need to talk per question? Also, I suck at communication, I get nervous then my voice breaks, and sometimes I forget what i was going to say. Any tips to improve? thanks

there is local museum in my area that i really want to volunteer at. the way it works is you reach out to them with an email which i did, and then they send out a google form which i filled out, and then i heard nothing for a whole month.

i reached out and got nothing, and then i just called today and couldn't even speak to someone directly and had to leave a voicemail.

they legit put a linkedin post up advertising for volunteers which is how i found out about it all. it just sucks because it's pretty close by and i can't drive right now, so it would be nice to go somewhere local, but now i just feel like giving up

i'll wait a bit to see if they reply to my voice mail, if not then oh well i guess. is it always this hard to work for free lol

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F22 EU corps sent me an email offering me a volunteer opportunity in snagov, Romania. Because it'd be my first time to go abroad alone I feel kind of overwhelmed to do so for 2 months but it's an experience I'd want to try. Thoughts about safety? Do you think it's an once in a lifetime experience or I'll find more opportunities like that?

Hey there,

Currently, I am working on a comedy-drama animated web series titled "The Teenager's Diary."

The theme revolves around teenage life, friendships, gossiping, school life, emotional outbursts, and general teenage nonsense 😭

At the moment, I have:
- multiple episodes scripted
- a VA cast for the pilot
- pilot format completed
- ongoing production taking place

Currently, I need two female volunteers for the main roles.

CHARACTER 1 (SV):
- loud/temperamental
- sarcastic
- threatening yet humorous
- chaos inducing

CHARACTER 2 (A3):
- judging in an entertaining manner
- overthinking and overanalyzing everything
- distrusting towards everyone
- actually a caring individual inside

Requirements:
- good mic quality
- expressive performance
- natural sounding voice acting

If you are interested, send me a DM with some details about yourself along with:
- audition lines
- character descriptions
- more information regarding the series

Thank you 😭

I’m currently a junior in high school really passionate about supporting and connecting with the elderly. I have started a volunteering program at my school where we go to the memory care unit of a local nursing home every other week to play games and talk with residents. I hope to spread awareness about different progressive dementias such as Alzheimers, but Im not sure how to do it. If I were to organize community events and fundraisers, how would I get the public involved and how would I even start? Additionally I hope to not only advocate but to expand my volunteer program beyond my school and to other nursing homes around my city where high schoolers around my city can join. How do I get started and what are the next steps? I’m wondering if anyone has ever done such a passion project?

Hey everyone!

I’m a university student. I’ve been struggling with pretty intense social anxiety and have been spending most of my time at home.

I really want to push myself to get out more and make friends, so I’m thinking of joining a volunteering group - ideally something outdoors where I can work with other young people and naturally be around others (and hopefully talk more).

I feel like being in a volunteer setting like that would help me gradually get used to social situations and just being out there in general. But I’m not really sure how or where to start, and I don’t have any prior experience with volunteering.

So I was wondering if anyone here has done something similar - how did you get started, and what was your first step?

I’d really appreciate any tips or advice. Thanks a lot!

IN LATE JUNE

i intend to volunteer/visit a home for the aged and have an outreach/program there. please feel free to answer any of these questions.

• where can i do this? (pls drop some home for the ageds in need)
• who can i contact for help?
• what can i give the elderly?
• what activities or forms of entertainment can i do with/for them?

THANK YOU!

Hi guys please recc some places to volunteer. And im not talking about those elderly homes/preschool kind of volunteering. Those very niche kinds that can also kinda let u job shadow in the sense. Im currently trying to volunteer at IMH, and my seniors have mentioned volunteering at national kidney centre (dont know what they do, im not very close with them). Basically these r the kind of locations that im interested in. Im a science person, and I want to do something medical related (doesn’t have to be doctor, i jst wna help out). Does anyone know any places which I can volunteer that can also allow me to experience abit of medical field

Looking for volunteer trends for those under 50. So many people are working and busy with families. Outside of having a passion for the mission of an organization, what would make you join a volunteer club and actively participate? Ease of meetings, easy communication and sign up, low commitment, etc?

We're ImpactBridge— a platform that connects NGOs, changemakers, and social impact organisations to resources, networks, and each other. We help nonprofits grow their reach and build meaningful collaborations across sectors.

🌐 Website: https://www.impactbridge.forum/

About the Role – Outreach Manager (Volunteer)

We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a volunteer outreach manager. This is a client-facing role where you'll get direct access and interaction with multiple NGO founders — a rare and genuinely valuable experience for anyone interested in the social impact space.

What you'll be doing:

- Reaching out to NGOs, nonprofits, and social impact organisations on behalf of ImpactBridge

- Building and maintaining relationships with partner organisations and stakeholders

- Representing ImpactBridge in conversations with founders and decision-makers

- Supporting outreach campaigns and maintaining communication pipelines

What you get:

✅ Direct interaction with NGO founders from day one

✅ Official certificate of volunteering upon completion

✅ Fully remote — work from anywhere

✅ Flexible hours — fit it around your schedule

✅ Minimum commitment of 2 months

Who we're looking for:

- Someone with good communication skills and a professional, friendly approach

- Interest in the nonprofit/social impact sector

- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently

- Prior experience in outreach, communications, or community management is a plus — but not required

If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, drop a comment below or send us a DM. We'd love to hear from you!

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i would like to be in the worldpackers program in like a month but i havent started anything besides of picking out a few places where id like to go

Looking for a volunteer trip that is suitable for teens. DD interested in childcare in Africa-- Tanzania, Ghana, Kenya or open to other options. Many volunteering puts adults with teens, and from a safety and safeguarding, I would be more comfortable if there was a group that had a similar age group. thanks for any recommendations

Hello everyone,

I am interested in disaster relief work specifically but mainly looking to grow and gain tools that can prepare me for the job market later on. Looking for advice on organizations/relative training I should seek to get involved. I have little work/volunteer experience but I am currently unemployed and looking to get involved. So I am open to all advice that can help me grow and possible lead to a career in this field down the road. Thank you in advance!

Hi all, yesterday I received a contract for volunteering at Sziget and I was wondering if someone could share their experience.

I would love to participate, but my main concern at the moment is that I might find out my shift/position too late to properly organize flights and accommodation. Since I’m coming from abroad, I would also need to either find camping equipment there or arrange another place to stay.

I already reached out via email, but I haven’t received any useful information yet. If anyone knows roughly when shifts/positions are communicated, or has any tips in general, I’d really appreciate it!

I’m transitioning out of a multi-year volunteer role with a multinational nonprofit. My last day is coming up in a few weeks, and the employee who is the regional manager can’t find any replacement, so he wants to have a dinner to attract prospective volunteers, and he wants me to come.

The reason I’m leaving is because the regional manager does our volunteer jobs, and all we volunteers do is sit in endless planning meetings at which the regional manager tells us what our local chapter will be doing. The regional manager ignores any suggestions that we have and any offers to do anything. There’s absolutely no point in volunteering.

I don’t plan to attend the prospective leadership dinner, as it’d be a waste of time.

But should I tell prospective volunteers that the regional manager is very hands on and involved, in a nice way? Should I tell the regional manager why I’m quitting? Or should I just smile and keep my moth shut?

Thanks.

Over the past decade I have volunteered overseas 14 times. It’s been an incredible experience and I learned many things. One lesson I learned is about personal safety.

When I first arrive in a country, I want to be friendly, open, and respectful toward local people. During one placement, there was a man who often sat outside my apartment building, and I would regularly stop to say hello and practice speaking a little of his language. It felt like a positive cultural connection; the very reason I travel and volunteer.

One day, before leaving for a conference in another city, I casually mentioned that I would be away for a few days. I smiled, shook his hand, and left.

While I was away, I received a phone call from the police. My apartment had been broken into, and the door had literally been removed.

I learned that the man was part of a group that targeted foreigners by becoming friendly. The experience taught me a valuable lesson: when volunteering overseas, be friendly, but also be very cautious.

Avoid telling strangers:
• Where you live exactly
• That you will be away from home
• That you are travelling alone
• Details about valuables or money

Cultural connection is one of the best parts of volunteering abroad, but personal safety and boundaries matter too. I have other examples that I will share.

I know most volunteer programs has a minimum age limit of 18 years but i would really love to join anything that is possible. Though im not skilled on the "teaching" aspect, im willing to try anything that could benefit a community or anything for that matter. I just want to get some experience because im planning/ want to join some volunteer programs irl when i successfully get out of the country im currently living in (im plannong to but thats in a few years). Im wondering if anyone has anything that could help me:D

All replies are very appreciated!!

Tysm for your time:))