Volunteer
Become a BAF mentor
Mentors are the heartbeat of our model. Spend a few hours a month with a scholar and help them see what's possible.
Ways to Volunteer
Find the right opportunity for you
Whether you have an hour a week or a full day, there's a way to make an impact — in person or from home.
Support & Care
Senior Support Services
Deliver meals, assist with technology, or offer companionship to seniors.
Food & Clothing Pantry Support
Organize local donation drives to collect food, clothes, or hygiene products.
Homeless Support Drives
Organize drives for blankets, socks, and gloves during winter.
Animal Shelter Volunteer Work
Help clean, care for, or socialize animals in local shelters.
Education & Youth Engagement
Homework Help & Tutoring
Offer free academic support to school children.
Little Free Library
Start a free book-sharing station in your neighborhood.
Youth Mentorship & Sports Coaching
Volunteer for mentoring, music lessons, or sports programs.
Digital Skills Classes
Teach seniors or community members how to use social media safely.
Community Building & Arts
Community Talent Show & Bake Sale
Raise funds for a local cause or school.
Community Garden & Park Mural Painting
Collaborate on art projects to beautify public spaces.
Community Choir & Theater Group
Create opportunities for local artistic expression.
Cultural Exchange Events
Organize activities that connect different demographics, such as rural and urban residents.
Virtual & Remote Options
Online Transcription & Translation
Assist organizations with projects via platforms like the Smithsonian Digital Volunteer.
Virtual Mentoring
Offer virtual career advice or tutoring.
Digital Mapping
Work with National Map Corps to collect data for maps.