SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- This month, VolunteerMatch joins the rest of the world in commemorating the second anniversary of September 11. For anyone seeking to volunteer, VolunteerMatch offers tens of thousands of volunteer opportunities for every type of volunteer interest, schedule and skill level. Whether a volunteer can devote 40 hours per month, or 2 hours per year, each volunteer contribution remains valuable and significant.

VolunteerMatch is the nonprofit web service that simplifies the process of finding and getting involved in volunteer opportunities throughout the United States. Potential volunteers enter their ZIP code on the volunteer home page at www.volunteermatch.org to receive an up-to-date listing of local volunteer opportunities, all of which are posted by local and national volunteer organizations. Volunteers may also specify an interest—such as helping children, the homeless or the environment—to refine the list of available opportunities. A volunteer then clicks on an opportunity to sign up to help out, either in-person or virtually.

At VolunteerMatch, interest in volunteering remains at an all-time high. Prior to 9/11, volunteer referrals averaged 20,000 per month on VolunteerMatch. In the two years since, interested volunteers have generated an average of more than 30,000 referrals per month through the service. In fact, in July 2003, VolunteerMatch generated nearly 40,000 volunteer referrals, the most ever in the organization’s 5-year history. People throughout the nation remain committed to volunteering, and more than ever, are turning to VolunteerMatch to find ways to get involved.

For more information, or to volunteer in recognition of 9/11, visit VolunteerMatch at www.VolunteerMatch.org.

About VolunteerMatch

VolunteerMatch (www.VolunteerMatch.org) is the nonprofit organization with a mission to help everyone find a great place to volunteer. We offer a variety of online services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and business leaders committed to civic engagement. Since 1998, this community has helped thousands of nonprofits attract over 1,000,000 volunteer referrals. VolunteerMatch is the recipient of Webby Awards for "Activism" and "Services," and has been recognized for its accomplishments by The White House and the Smithsonian Institution.

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VolunteerMatch is on a mission to connect inspired people with inspiring causes. As the largest volunteer engagement network, this national organization empowers nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses—including leading workplace giving platforms—to make a difference through volunteering via its website, API, and syndication partners.  Since its launch in 1998, VolunteerMatch has helped the social sector attract more billions of value in volunteer services. Learn more at VolunteerMatch.org, and @VolunteerMatch on social platforms.

 

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