Student Volunteers

Youth provide added energy, ideas, and value to nonprofit organizations through volunteering. Here are some of the benefits of students who volunteer:

1. College and Job Applications
2. Leadership Opportunities
3. Career Exploration
4. Academic Benefits
5. Make New Friends
6. Civic Responsibility
7. Improved Mental Health
8. Personal Growth & Enhanced Self-Esteem
9. Empathy and Compassion
10. Enhanced Social Skills
11. Work As A Team
12. Find Meaning and Purpose
13. Develop Transferable Skills
14. You Will Have Fun!

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How to Get Started:

All volunteer opportunities can be found on our Volunteer Portal.
You can browse opportunities without an account, but you’ll need to register and create a profile to actually respond to an opportunity.

Searching Opportunities

To find the right volunteer opportunity for you:
– Use the “AGE” filter on the left side of the page.
Enter your exact age (e.g., 15) and then click Search to see what’s available for your age group.
– You can also filter by interests (like event support, food prep, social, etc.) to find something that matches what you enjoy.

TIP: If you’re under 16, many more opportunities become available if a parent or guardian can volunteer with you.

Important to Know

Volunteer McKinney does not directly manage the opportunities listed on our portal, we simply advertise them. If you have specific questions about a volunteer opportunity, please contact the Site Supervisor listed in the opportunity description or check the Agency’s profile page for contact information.

And remember, new opportunities are added all the time, so check back often or FOLLOW an agency you’re interested in to get notified when they post something new.