Volunteer Opportunities
Climate!
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The Sierra Club – Offers nationwide volunteering on climate justice, clean energy, and conservation.
https://www.sierraclub.org -
Surfrider Foundation – Protects oceans and beaches; runs cleanups and youth campaigns.
https://www.surfrider.org -
The Climate Initiative – Youth-focused org empowering climate action and policy change.
https://theclimateinitiative.org
Voter Access!
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When We All Vote – Non-partisan org focused on increasing voter participation.
https://whenweallvote.org -
Vote Forward – Volunteers write letters to encourage voting, all virtually.
https://votefwd.org -
League of Women Voters – Grassroots network doing advocacy, education, and outreach.
https://www.lwv.org
Social Justice & Equity
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NAACP Youth & College Division – Organizes campaigns and advocacy for racial justice.
https://naacp.org -
United We Dream – Youth-led immigrant rights network with digital activism opportunities.
https://unitedwedream.org -
Planned Parenthood Generation Action – Youth organizing around reproductive rights and equity.
https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org
Education!
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826 National – Supports young writers and students with tutoring and creative writing help.
https://826national.org -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America – Mentorship program pairing youth with adult mentors.
https://www.bbbs.org
Health & Wellness
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Feeding America – Supports food banks across the country and needs volunteers of all ages.
https://www.feedingamerica.org -
The Trevor Project – Crisis support for LGBTQIA+ youth; has digital advocacy + volunteer options.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org -
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Runs local chapters and events on mental health awareness.
https://www.nami.org
