Goodwill Volunteers
Everyone has something to offer as a Goodwill® volunteer, including you.
The people who donate their time are as diverse as our programs and services. Families may serve meals at a homeless shelter run by Goodwill, while individuals may lend their expertise to help others earn a living wage. Retirees may teach English as a Second Language classes and mentor students; a school may organize a donation drive.
Read more about our award-winning volunteers and programs.
Our volunteers help improve the lives of people in need.
Here are just a few ways that you can help us strengthen lives, families and communities:
- Mentor youth. Get matched with youth. Develop a one-on-one relationship and help your mentee gain skills, be successful in school and succeed in life.
- Lend your job skills. Contribute your knowledge to help others advance their skills — teach classes, review résumés or conduct mock interviews. You can help give a competitive edge to people searching for a career.
- Prepare taxes for people with low incomes. Currently, more than 50 local Goodwills are involved in free tax preparation services. Help others avoid predatory tax-filing services and claim critical tax credits.
Everyone has their own reasons for helping others.
Some of the best reasons to volunteer include:
- Making a difference in someone else’s life.
- Building your skills and resume, and networking with others.
- Having fun and meeting new people.
- Creating a lasting change in your community.
Your time and talents are always needed!
Locate a volunteer opportunity using our search tool or contact your local Goodwill. If your local Goodwill doesn’t have the kind of volunteer opportunities you’re looking for, tell the staff about your skills and interests. They may be able to place you in a great opportunity.
Spotlight on Goodwill Volunteers
Goodwill’s 2009 Volunteer Leader of the Year, Doug Smith, championed an $11 million capital campaign for Goodwill Industries of Hawaii (Honolulu), and spearheaded the formation of Goodwill Contract Services Hawaii, which earned a contract to provide barracks management support services for Army Hawaii Soldier Housing. The contract created 78 jobs paying above minimum wage for those in need of work.
