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Volunteering Really Matters

Financial donations fund a recovery — but it's the people who volunteer their time and effort that put those donations to work.

By volunteering, you provide one of the most precious donations of all:
yourself, and your experience, put to work where you're most urgently needed. There are so many volunteer opportunities for you to take part in right now — many are listed on this page, and the others are just a click away with our Volunteer Search on the right.

Stand up to make a change: Volunteer today.


Quick Links
Volunteer with these September 11th-related charities:

Children's Aid Society
The Children's Aid Society seeks volunteers for its New York-based programs, including mentoring, tutoring, after-school support, community improvement, and group events.

Citizens Committee for New York City - 9/11 Project Databank
Review a list of organizations in the New York area that need volunteers for their recovery and renewal projects as a result of September 11th.

Citizen Corps
Volunteer with Citizen Corps to respond to crises, rebuild our communities, and extend Americans' compassion throughout the world.

Families of September 11
Families of September 11 is actively seeking volunteer support from concerned individuals who would like to be involved in memorial planning and supporting policies to prevent terrorism.

Greater DC Cares
Find a volunteer opportunities in the metro DC area that commemorate the events of September 11th, 2001.

New York Cares
Help address the ongoing needs resulting from the September 11th, including employment assistance outreach, training, and other support activities to families affected by the tragedy.

Tolerance.org
One of the best and easiest ways to make a difference is to get involved in a building or clean-up project. Meet neighbors and friends in a community building project near you.


Resources

Create your Volunteer Record of Service
Keep an online journal of your volunteer activities and experiences.

Teens can help too! Search volunteer opportunities available for teens.

Get 10 Tips on Volunteering Wisely

Are you a nonprofit that would like to post volunteer opportunities? Learn how to register in Network for Good's Volunteer Network.

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Follow the Donations
When the call came on September 11, Americans gave, and gave generously — but where did money go, and how was it used? Follow the money, from those who sent it, to those who received it.

Learn how much of the money sent for September 11 causes has been disbursed to date.

Source: Chronicle of Philanthropy

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