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Volunteer Opportunity Websites

Platforms that may list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations:

  • Tuscaloosa Area Opportunities

    Curated list of local volunteer opportunities from the University of Alabama.

  • ServeAl

    A statewide directory provided by the State with 407 organizations and 316 opportunities.

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Service Clubs

Many cities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs.

  • Kiwanis Club of Tuscaloosa

    Welcome to Kiwanis Club of Tuscaloosa! We are an eclectic mix of ages, occupations, backgrounds and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive. We are devoted to serving the children in our local community and also children all across the country and worldwide through unique and innovative service projects and fundraising initiatives.

  • Tuscaloosa Area Lions Club

    Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world every day because they share a core belief – to serve their community.

  • The Junior League of Tuscaloosa

    The Junior League of Tuscaloosa is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

  • The Rotary Club of Tuscaloosa

    Traditional service club (part of Rotary International) running local charity, youth, and community service projects. We meet every Tuesday Doors open: 11:30 am Program: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

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.

  • League of Women Voters

    We are excited to unite our community through engaging and informative discussions on vital issues, all in a non-partisan environment.
Prominent Organizations

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

  • Arts'n Autism

    Supervised visual and performing arts activities for children who, because of their deficiencies in language and social skills, have difficulty utilizing existing after school or recreation programs offered by public schools, churches, or other institutions in Tuscaloosa County.

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  • Big Brothers Big Sister of West Alabama

    Big Brothers Big Sisters changes the way children see the world and interact with it. As the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles"), ages 5 through young adulthood. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

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  • Habitat for Humanity Tuscaloosa

    Volunteers are the heart of Habitat for Humanity Tuscaloosa. Each year, this gift of volunteers saves Habitat Tuscaloosa millions of dollars in labor costs. Almost every day they pound a nail, paint a wall, work on a new home, or repair an old home in need of improvement. They also help in our ReStore, our furniture and building supply store. No matter where you want to volunteer or where your skills and talents lie, we’ve got a place for you!

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  • Humane Society of West Alabama

    Nearly one of every four cats and dogs entering an Alabama animal shelter is euthanized. At HSWA, we are driven by the profound mission to change this heartbreaking reality. We are an all-volunteer team and partners who work to rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving adopters for the homeless, neglected, and abused animals in our county. Alongside a strong network of area veterinarians, we ensure that every animal is healthy and well cared for before they meet their forever families. Our team is a collective of passionate people who share their time and skills to make this happen.

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  • Meals on Wheels of West Alabama

    Meals on Wheels delivers a midday meal to people who are homebound and/or unable to prepare meals for themselves. Meals on Wheels is a volunteer-based program (partially funded by the Tuscaloosa County Commission, FEMA, EFSP, and donations that provides dignity, companionship, and a sense of security for recipients, their families and caregivers. This program is administered in collaboration with area churches that assume responsibility for the program on weekends.

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  • Tuscaloosa Community Soup Bowl

    Our ministries serve over 98,000 hot meals a year to the hungry in Tuscaloosa. We seek to provide a warm, inviting atmosphere by opening our doors to welcome and feed the hungry.

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  • Tuscaloosa Safe Center

    The mission of the Tuscaloosa SAFE Center is to provide 24-hour compassionate, patient-centered healthcare, advocacy, and counseling services to those who have experienced sexual assault so that each person is empowered to begin the healing journey. Through community outreach and education programs, the SAFE Center promotes social change in West Alabama to end sexual violence.

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  • West Alabama Food Bank

    Millions of Americans struggle to put food on the table, and the West Alabama Food Bank (WAFB), based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is committed to changing that. Operating year-round, WAFB secures, stores, and distributes food to hunger relief programs across the region. Our 52,000 square foot facility, equipped with on-site cooler and frozen storage, enables us to distribute vital resources effectively. In 2017 alone, we distributed an estimated 4 million pounds of food and supplies throughout West Alabama.

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