Virtual Volunteering

The holidays are a time for lifting and helping communities. Youth and young adults can participate in virtual volunteering to support community members who can use their assistance. And reap the mental health benefits of serving communities.

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Volunteer Match

Explore hundreds of virtual volunteer opportunities in cause areas like health and medicine, education, and community building that you can do from a computer, from home, or anywhere. Well-known organizations like United Way, Red Cross, and more are looking for thousands of volunteers, especially in the holiday season.

Announcements...

The SPAN Youth Chat will be on break for a holiday break and will return on Jan 5^th, 2022. We wish you the best of holidays in any form that you celebrate!

Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org

Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know

We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726

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