Pre-pandemic many remote professionals expressed having more time to connect with their communities, especially via volunteering. Unfortunately, as the pandemic wears on, there are two powerful impacts: remote workers are feeling increasingly disconnected and isolated, and non-profits are experiencing a shortage of volunteers.
We’re sharing some volunteer opportunities that allow you to give back to communities in need while you continue to stay safely at home.
Please share more ideas with us and we will add them to this round up!
Schoolhouse.world
“Schoolhouse.world is a free, peer-to-peer tutoring platform on which anyone, anywhere can receive live help, earn shareable certifications in the topics they learn about, and have the option to become a tutor in the topics they master. The current focus is on high school math and SAT prep.”
Goodera’s KarmaHub
The KarmaHub is a repository of handpicked virtual volunteer opportunities. With opportunities in 90+ countries, you can find remote team building activities that give back.
Wish of a Lifetime’s Cupid Crew
You can get the whole family involved to “create and send heartfelt cards to tens of thousands of older adults who may need a little extra love this Valentine’s Day.”
Catchafire
“Catchafire strengthens the social good sector by matching professionals who want to donate their time with nonprofits who need their skills.”
Crisis Text Line
“Crisis Text Line is the free, 24/7 text line for people in crisis in the United States. The service is powered by volunteer Crisis Counselors who work remotely—anywhere with a computer and secure internet connection works.
Crisis Counselors answer texts from people in crisis, bringing them from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening, collaborative problem solving, and safety planning.
We hope you’ll find some of these opportunities to be valuable and enriching. Please feel free to share your experiences with us!
