Represent a legitimate organization or community effort
You must be authorized to submit the opportunity. Eligible groups include nonprofits, parishes, schools, libraries, public programs, neighborhood groups, and established community initiatives.
Clear, trustworthy listings
Posting Guidelines
These guidelines help organizations create useful listings and help Community Volunteer Services keep the directory safe, accurate, and genuinely focused on community service.
Posting is free during launch
Every submission is reviewed before publication. Approval confirms that a listing fits the directory; it is not an endorsement or certification of the organization.
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT
What a strong listing needs
Give volunteers enough information to decide whether the opportunity fits their interests, availability, and circumstances.
Describe real volunteer service
Explain the work volunteers will perform and who benefits. Paid jobs, sales recruitment, lead generation, political campaigning, and commercial promotions do not belong in the directory.
Use a specific, plain-language title
“Saturday food sorting volunteers” is more useful than “Volunteers needed.” Avoid exaggerated claims, excessive capitalization, and promotional slogans.
Include the practical details
Provide the location or service area, schedule, expected commitment, minimum age, accessibility information, required skills, training, transportation, and application steps when they apply.
Protect personal and sensitive information
Do not publish private home addresses, medical information, background-check data, information about minors, passwords, or confidential records. Use an organization-controlled application link whenever possible.
Keep information current
Submit only opportunities that are active or scheduled. Contact Community Volunteer Services when dates, requirements, links, or availability change, or when a listing should be removed.
Listings we will not publish
- Misleading, discriminatory, exploitative, unsafe, or unlawful opportunities
- Requests involving fees or purchases that are not clearly disclosed and reasonably connected to the activity
- Fundraising schemes, multi-level marketing, commercial advertising, or paid employment presented as volunteering
- Duplicate submissions, keyword-stuffed descriptions, or content copied without permission
- Opportunities lacking a verifiable organization, responsible contact, or reasonable way to participate
Review and corrections
We may edit formatting, request clarification, decline a submission, or remove a listing. Organizations can request corrections through the contact page.