Here is how it works if you WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER:

• People willing to be volunteers post their information on this website. You can even post your interest anonymously to protect your identity. You can post whatever information you like, including your experience and the type of volunteer work you are willing to do.
• People seeking volunteers can find your posting on this website and contact you directly (if you choose to include your contact information) or send you a message through this website (if you choose to be anonymous). Once you receive a request, you can decide how to respond, which may include ignoring the request, or to ask questions or set up a discussion to find out more. Replying will reveal who you are.
• Instead of waiting for organizations to find you, you can also browse a list of volunteer opportunities.
• Once you have successfully connected with another person, you can continue your communication with each other however you prefer (email, telephone, meetings, etc.).
• To get started, choose Seeking Volunteers or Wanting to Volunteer .

Here is how it works if you are SEEKING VOLUNTEERS:

• You can browse a list of people who have posted their willingness to be volunteers. Contact the person who best fits your profile. Some volunteers may post their information anonymously, which means they may not reveal their personal identity until the are comfortable with your request. A volunteer may choose to accept or ignore your request, or may ask for additional information from you.
• You can also make it easy for volunteers to find you by posting your volunteer opportunity. You can post whatever information about the volunteer opportunity that you would like. If you are contacted by someone interested in volunteering, you can choose how you wish to respond.
• Once you have successfully connected with another person, you can continue your communication with each other however you prefer (email, telephone, meetings, etc.).
• To get started, choose Seeking Volunteers or Wanting to Volunteer .