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Find Your Role in Community Change
Take our 2‑minute quiz to discover local groups and opportunities that match your interests, schedule, and skills. No meetings required unless you want them.
75M+
Americans Volunteer
1.8M+
Nonprofits to Plug Into
2 min
To Get Matched
New
Resources
Daily
Sources:
• AmeriCorps & U.S. Census Bureau — 2023 Civic Engagement & Volunteering: “More than 75.7 million people volunteered” —
https://www.americorps.gov/newsroom/press-release/more-757-million-people-volunteered-america-americorps-reports
• IRS Data Book (Table 14): ~1.8–1.9M tax‑exempt organizations in the U.S. —
https://www.irs.gov/statistics/soi-tax-stats-tax-exempt-organizations-and-nonexempt-charitable-trusts-irs-data-book-table-14
• “2 min to get matched” — Change Lab internal UX benchmark (Aug 2025).
How do you prefer to get involved?
Get Started
5–10 minutes • No experience needed
Get Informed
Books & articles • Learn at your own pace
Get Involved
Meet people • Join existing efforts
Get Activated
Start projects • Organize & advocate
What issues matter most to you?
Governance, Rights & Democracy
Voting access, civic participation, accountable institutions
Basic Needs & Economic Security
Affordable housing, good jobs, financial stability
Environment & Infrastructure
Clean air & water, resilient neighborhoods
Community, Culture & Belonging
Safe neighborhoods, connection, social cohesion
Education & Opportunity
Quality schools, skills, youth programs
Health, Wellness & Care
Healthcare access, mental health support
How do you like to help?
Read & Research
Deep dives—articles, books, podcasts
Meet & Network
Join groups, attend events, build relationships
Build Skills
Workshops, training, practice opportunities
Take Action
Volunteer, support campaigns, pitch in
Organize & Start
Create new projects, host gatherings
Help Directly
Provide assistance (food, housing, services)
Your Personalized Matches
Based on your responses, here are some resources and organizations that might be a great fit:
How It Works
We match you with real opportunities based on what you care about and how much time you have.
1
Take the Quiz
Answer a few questions about your interests, availability, and how you like to help.
2
Get Matched
We show you organizations, events, and opportunities that fit your preferences.
3
Start Helping
Connect directly or start with simple actions you can do from home.