We are so much more than a volunteer search engine. We are a vibrant office located in an historic community center, in a service-oriented city. Some days we are a drop-off site for the food drives, book drives and holiday gift-giving programs we run. Other days we are a training center for volunteer managers who work at the more than 100 agencies we serve. At times we are matchmakers--matching donations of furniture, computers, vehicles, etc. with agencies who need them. Often we are community leaders--partnering with cities, schools, religious and community organizations to plan "Days of Service" and special outreach projects. But most days we are a destination; a place for people of all ages, and all walks of life, to come and talk about HOW to volunteer.

Sometimes we talk over a cup of coffee, other times by phone or email. However we connect--it's always through conversation. Our dedicated referral consultants and staff stay abreast of trends in volunteering and think creatively in order to provide thoughtful suggestions for making effective use of a volunteer's time and talent. For individuals who want instant gratification--there's always our CALENDAR! A monthly calendar of opportunities, updated around-the-clock by our member agencies. Simply click on the day of the month you're interested in volunteering and a list of opportunities for that day will appear.

More than anything we're an organization that has made volunteerism its priority for more than 40 years. With the President's Call to Serve, the signing of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, the nightly news features on Making a Difference, the entertainment industry's launch of iparticipate.org, and so much more... volunteerism has never had a brighter spotlight or louder megaphone. This makes us very happy.