Youngstown offers a variety of volunteer opportunities spanning social services, environmental stewardship, children’s education, and cultural outreach. Whether you’re looking for occasional event-based roles or regular hands-on support, these platforms connect you with organizations close to home that welcome your time and talents.

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  Volunteer Center

  A local/regional directory provided by United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley.

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• Youngstown State University – Volunteer Opportunities

  This is the PenguinPulse platform for students, faculty and staff to link up with local nonprofits and service learning.

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Often prominent organzations rely on their widespread recognition rather than posting on volunteer recruiting websites.

Youngstown is home to many service clubs where community leaders, volunteers, and civic-minded folks come together to support neighbor-driven causes. These groups offer avenues for leadership, fellowship, and hands-on service that make a real impact. whether through youth programs, healthcare initiatives, or local beautification efforts.

• Rotary Club of Youngstown

  Founded in 1915, this Rotary club carries out service above self projects—scholarships, community cleanups, youth grants, and civic improvement.

• Youngstown Lions Club

  The Lions Club focuses on vision care, community welfare, eyeglass donation collection, and supporting projects around Youngstown.

• Kiwanis Club of Boardman-Youngstown

  Chartered in 1916, this Kiwanis club organizes events and fundraisers to support children’s programs and local charities.

• Boardman Lions Club Charities, Inc.

  This club branch engages in providing charitable support locally, often through sight, health, and community service efforts.

• Jewish Youngstown / Youngstown Area Jewish Federation

  Volunteer in a broad array of services via affiliated agencies—senior care, youth outreach, community events.

• Boardman Optimist Club

  Engages in youth-oriented service projects such as bicycle safety, chili cook-offs, and “Challenger Ball,” offering both fun and civic participation.

• Elks Lodge (Buckeye Lodge No. 73)

  Provides service through veteran support, scholarship funds, community events, and social/service gatherings.

Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms.