GET INVOLVED

Volunteer

Your time makes all the difference. Join our volunteer network and help us expand our reach and multiply our impact around the world.

GET INVOLVED

Volunteer

Your time makes all the difference. Join our volunteer network and help us expand our reach and multiply our impact around the world.

Corporate Opportunities available. Learn more about the activities and locations below.

Our work around the world is powered through our network of over 95,000 volunteers, who have committed to positively impact the world by dedicating their time and resources. Our volunteer network helps expand our reach to serve millions of vulnerable people each year.

Why Volunteer at World Relief?

Multiple U.S. Locations

World Relief has 20 offices throughout the United States, each with unique volunteer opportunities. See our locations below.

Unique Opportunities

Volunteer work includes activities like providing a warm welcome at the airport, helping refugees resettle and find community in their new cities, helping immigrants in the U.S. apply for citizenship, teaching ESL classes and more.

Practical Resources

As a volunteer in our network, you have access to free resources and practical and skills-based tools that help foster mutually transformational experiences. Check out The Workshop, our collective E-learning space.

Looking for corporate opportunities?

Fill our interest form to connect with our coordinator.

Volunteer Opportunities in the U.S.

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California
Modesto
Sacramento
Southern California
Locations: Orange County San Diego

Illinois
Chicagoland
Locations: Chicago Aurora DuPage
Quad Cities - Rock Island

Iowa
Quad Cities - Scott County

Maryland
Baltimore

New York
Western NY

North Carolina
Durham
Triad
Locations: High Point Winston-Salem

South Carolina
Upstate SC

Tennessee
Memphis

Texas
Texas
Locations: Austin Dallas Fort Worth

Washington
Spokane
Tri-Cities
Western WA
Locations: Kent Thurston Whatcom

Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Locations: Chippewa Valley Fox Valley

Don't see an office near you?
Learn how you can help refugees wherever you live in the U.S through Good Neighbor Teams.

What's Next?

All World Relief Volunteers are required to submit an application, pass a Criminal Background Check and pass a Motor Vehicle Records Check, depending on the nature of the position. Volunteers are also required to acknowledge World Relief's mission, vision, and values.

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FAQ's

All World Relief Volunteers are required to submit an application, pass a Criminal Background Check and pass a Motor Vehicle Records Check, depending on the nature of the position.

Volunteers are also required to acknowledge World Relief's mission, vision, and values. Here are some frequently asked questions to guide you during your journey to becoming a World Relief volunteer.

Are the positions paid or unpaid?

What are the application requirements?

Do I have to be a Christian to intern or volunteer with World Relief?

World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. This means that we conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of World Relief as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring candidates based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a), World Relief has the right to hire only candidates who agree with World Relief’s Statement of Faith.

Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to apply?

What is the difference between an intern and a volunteer?

How long do volunteer positions last?

What if I’m interested in an international volunteer opportunity?

Great question! For international positions, an internship or volunteer position lasts between three and 12 months. There are exceptions, but in general, a minimum commitment of three months is necessary to properly train interns/volunteers, and to invest in the relationship between our organization and the individual For more information, please refer to the specific position description that interests you or contact us at 443.451.1900.

What if I have more questions?