How to Sign Up for a Volunteer Opportunity

Ready to make a difference? Signing up for volunteer opportunities is quick and easy!

Signing up for one-time opportunities

Step 1: Explore the Volunteer Calendar

After creating an account, visit our Volunteer Calendar to see a full list of upcoming projects. The calendar allows you to browse opportunities by date, location, or interest area.

Step 2: Filter Your Search

Use the filters in the green search bar to narrow your results by:

• Date: Choose when you're available.
• Location: Find projects near you.
• Interest Area: Focus on causes that matter to you.
• Age: Opportunities are available for kids and teens too!

Step 3: Sign Up for a Volunteer Opportunity

Once you find a volunteer opportunity that interests you, click on it to see more details.

• For individuals: Click "Sign Up" to secure your spot.
• For teams: Select "Sign Up With a Team" and follow the prompts to include each team member.
• Please note that some volunteer events require you to check-in to the event using the HandsOn Connect app, while others use a paper check-in sheet. 
• Watch our video tutorial below for a step-by-step guide to exploring the calendar and signing up for projects:

We appreciate your dedication to our community. To ensure fairness, we ask volunteers to honor their commitments or notify us if they can’t attend. After three no-shows without reasonable notice, your account may be deactivated, limiting access to our site and calendar.

For details, see our Code of Conduct. Thank you for your understanding!

Signing up for ongoing or virtual opportunities

Step 1: Explore our Search Page

After creating an account, visit our Ongoing Opportunities page to view a full list of ongoing and virtual opportunities that may or may not take place at a specific date and time. These opportunities may require additional screening, training, specialized skills, or a minimum time commitment. 

Step 2: Filter Your Search

• Date: Choose when you're available.
• Location: Find projects near you.
• Interest Area or Skills: Focus on causes that matter to you or align with your skills. Skills include languages you can speak. 
• Age: Opportunities are available for kids and teens too!

Step 3: Express Interest in a Volunteer Opportunity

Once you find a volunteer opportunity that interest you, click on it to see more details. Follow the instructions for signing up or click "Express Interest" to send your contact information to the opportunity contact. It is the nonprofit organization's responsibility to provide you with additional information about moving forward.