For the Columbus, OH area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations.

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  Volunteer United Central Ohio

  A local/regional directory provided by United Way of Central Ohio.

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• Columbus Foundation – Nonprofit Directory

  Directory of over 1,200 nonprofits in Columbus area—useful for discovering service organizations and local clubs to add.

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

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

• Columbus Gives Back

  Local initiative that curates fun, social volunteer experiences around Columbus—one-time events and ongoing roles.

• Columbus Rotary

  The main objective of Rotary is service in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today’s most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and violence. We also support programs for youth, educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers, and other professionals, and vocational and career development.

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.

• MASS Ohio (Mutual Aid Street Solidarity)

  A direct action / mutual aid group in Columbus focused on community defense, resource sharing, organizing.

• First UU Columbus – Pinkhaven & Mutual Aid Connections

  The First UU congregation’s Justice & Action Ministry connects to mutual aid groups, especially supporting trans & immigrant communities.

• Ohio Mutual Aid and Defense

  Statewide / central Ohio mutual aid and defense group organizing around grassroots support and community solidarity.