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www.servicenation.org

ServiceNation is a coalition of more than 100 organizations seeking to strengthen democracy and solve problems through civic engagement. It seeks to inspire 100 million citizens to volunteer by 2020-up from 61 million today. It will encourage more Americans to donate a year to national services, to improve education, disaster relief, the environment and other areas.

www.volunteermatch.org

Matching "good people with good causes" is the mission of this organization. It has more than 3.2 million referrals. Enter your zip code, how far you're willing to travel and area of interet to view a list of matching opportunities and organizations. Click on a link to displace a description of the opportunity, including a contact person and a map.

www.seniorcorps.gov

This clearinghouse for information on volunteer organizations is also a catalyst for volunteer efforts. Its search engine lets you pursue particular areas of interest. Enter your zip code to view groups that match your criteria. Clicking on the link for a charity displays its location and an overview of its mission. It also includes a phone number and contact person.

www.deepsweep.com

Billing itself as the largest provider of "nonprofit jobs in one place for free", this site features an extensive job bank and allows individual to post resumes for free. Not-for-profit organizations have been known to comb the site, looking for individuals who match their needs.

www.globalvolunteers.org

This site can help locate volunteer vacation or long-term volunteer opportunities. It offers opportunities to teach conversational English, care for at-risk children, paint, repair blighted buildings, or provide healthcare. It operates links to programs in Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico, and the United States.

www.volunteer.org

The New Zealand-based organization is a clearinghouse for volunteer stints in more than 20 countries, including Cambodia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Nepal, Tanzania, and the US. The website provides information about volunteer opportunities and connects volunteers to positions that intrigue them.

www.networkforgood.org

This organization serves as a central hub for volunteer opportunities as well as donations to various charities. If volunteerism beckons, it lets you search by areas of interest, zip code (and other geographic factors), group affiliation, and age (including kids, teens, and seniors). The site also features tiops on volunteering wisely and personal stories from those who volunteer.