Recruiting the right volunteers is often the biggest hurdle for any non-profit or event organizer. You might have an incredible mission, but without a dedicated workforce to bring it to life, your impact is limited.
The “build it and they will come” approach rarely works in volunteer recruitment. To find passionate, reliable, and skilled supporters, you need to go where they are actively looking. Whether you need digital help from halfway across the world or boots on the ground for a major event, diversifying where you post is key to filling your roster. To help you cast a wider net, we’ve curated a list of the top 8 channels to ensure your opportunities get seen by the people who want to help most.
8 places to post volunteer opportunities
We have put together some of the best volunteer recruitment websites, which can be used by events, not for profits and charities to ensure their volunteer opportunities are fulfilled.
- Volunteer Match: Thousands of non profits use Volunteer Match to promote their volunteer opportunities, allowing volunteers to filter and search by location and roles available. Volunteer Match does have a free version as well as a premium version for $99 annually which provides opportunities to boost your listing.
- Idealist.org: It’s free to post volunteer opportunities on Idealist.org. Volunteers can tailor their search based on their location, availability and/or skills, connecting them to the best volunteer opportunities available.
- Vollie: A site dedicated to virtual volunteering opportunities, Vollie is a great way to find places to give your time from home. While it is hosted in Australia, volunteers from all over the world can apply for roles.
- Catchafire lists global online volunteer opportunities
- Job Boards: Organizations like SEEK and Indeed allow you to post volunteer opportunities, where similar to Idealist and Volunteer Match you can search based on location, role and/or skills.
- Company Website: Set up a dedicated page on your company website reserved for information specific to your volunteers including opportunities available and how to start volunteering with your organization.
- Volunteer Portal: Platforms like Rosterfy can be utilized to allow volunteers to set up their own unique volunteer portal, making it easy for administrators to post volunteer opportunities specific to a certain geographic location or skill set, making it really simple for volunteers to find the best opportunities to engage with.
- Social media: Many organisations post volunteer opportunities,(especially last-minute or urgent calls to help) on their social media pages. So follow some organisations you are interested in getting involved with and keep an eye out.
Building a sustainable volunteer program isn’t just about finding warm bodies; it’s about connecting with the right people who align with your organizational values.
By utilizing a mix of these platforms—from specialized databases like Volunteer Match to the organic reach of your own social media—you ensure your opportunities reach a diverse and talented audience. However, remember that successful recruitment is just the first step. Once you have attracted these passionate individuals, the real work lies in managing, retaining, and rewarding them effectively.
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