Searching for volunteer opportunities for a specific age

Good news — there are thousands of opportunities posted on our site for volunteers of all ages! Whether you're a middle school student or not so recently retired, you're bound to find the perfect opportunity for you.

We have filters for the following age categories: Kids, Teens and 55+. If you're under 18, make sure to get permission from your parent or guardian before reaching out to any of the organizations on our site.

To find an opportunity suitable for your age group:

1. Visit VolunteerMatch.org
2. Enter the location where you'd like to volunteer in the space provided
3. Click "Find Opportunities" to view all the opportunities in the area you specified
   
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5. On the next page, find the area labeled More Filters in the left navigation menu and check the box next to the appropriate age filter
   

The search results will update automatically after you select a filter, so you're only seeing opportunities suitable for you (Are you a family? Add the Groups filter to your search, as well).

If you need any further help narrowing down the results, you can select a Cause Area or enter a keyword related to how you'd like to help out. 

The search results will update automatically after you select a filter. And there you have it -- all of the volunteer opportunities suitable for you!

When you find an opportunity that sounds interesting, click on the title for more details. If it seems like a good fit, click the I want to help! button. We’ll send your contact information to the organization, and the volunteer coordinator will get in touch with you about volunteering!