Make a Difference: Give back at these events
Live events have an immense power to drive positive change, make meaningful impact, and foster social connection. Eventbrite is home to thousands of events where you can volunteer your time, support a nonprofit organization’s mission, or help raise funds for a worthy cause. We’ve curated events in select cities across the US where you can do good for your community, for others, and even for yourself.
Every Sunday, a group of volunteers throw on orange vests and clean up the streets are Nob Hill in San Francisco, followed by refreshments and snacks.
Volunteer Day at REAP Climate Center
Learn all about oysters by volunteering at the REAP Climate Center in Alameda, CA.
Volunteer at Ploughshares Nursery
Volunteer for gardening and daily tasks at Ploughshares Nursery in Alameda to support the Alameda Point Collaborative, a housing community whose mission is to end homelessness by providing housing and services.
Community Clothing Drive Drop-Off
Clean out your closet for a good cause. Give-n-Receive Inc accepts donations in Chicago every Monday to help stock their free thrift pop-ups.
Volunteer at Arcadia's Hilltop Farm
Lend a hand at the Arcadia hilltop farm during this weekly volunteer session in Alexandria, Virginia.
Alemany Farm Native Plant Volunteer Day
San Francisco's Alemany Farm invites the community to learn about growing and caring for California native plants on the first Monday and third Saturday of each month.
Volunteer at Largest Pantry in NYC
The pantry in Queens provides free food and clothing to anyone in need, serving thousands of families daily. Volunteers can engage in various tasks, from distributing groceries to assisting migrants with clothing needs.
Miraloma Cleanup
Clean up the SF neighborhood of Miraloma by volunteering to pick up litter. Plus, volunteers will be treated to a free Starbucks coffee afterward.
Team RIVER Volunteers
Every week, volunteers come together on Randall's Island in New York City to pull weeds, pick up trash, and take care of the sprawling park.
Monthly Reuse Center Volunteer Day
Head to Brooklyn to help the Big Reuse store clean, organize, and maintain reusable materials, supporting its mission to reduce waste and promote sustainability.
Forward Focused: People, Places & Possibilities
Join Primera Foundation for their new fundraising event promoting STEM careers through scholarship, education, technology, and mentorship.
Volunteer at THEARC's Food & Farm Fridays
Volunteer at THEARC's festive Food & Farm Fridays in Washington, DC to help distribute fresh produce from local farms and the Capital Area Food Bank.
Volunteer Weekly at Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health
Address the stigma around mental healthcare by volunteering with CHH&MH, an organization that provides wellness resources like mindfulness classes, talk therapy, and holistic care.
Dementia Caregivers Support Fashion Show Fundraiser
Caring for a loved one with dementia is no easy task, but Dementia Caregivers aims to support these heroes in the DMV through educational programs, financial assistance, and raising awareness. This fashion show, silent auction, and award ceremony helps fund the charity.
Urban Juncture Tree Planting
Help plant 11 trees at Urban Juncture and the Bronzeville Community Garden in Chicago to support Urban Juncture's mission to revitalize disinvested Black urban communities by rebuilding neighborhood commerce and supporting local partners.
Irby Native Park Volunteer Day
Bring gloves and a water bottle to this weekly volunteer meet-up in Huntington Beach, where you'll help tend to native plants.
Sustainable Farming Volunteer Event
Every Saturday, this farm just outside of Los Angeles welcomes volunteers who are interested in learning more about the tasks surrounding harvesting crops and caring for animals.
Fountain Community Garden Volunteer Days
Assist with everything from composting to spreading mulch when you show up to volunteer at the Fountain Community Gardens in Los Angeles.
Grow Your Own Food Workshops 2024
Learn more about the food you can grow in your garden and how to care for it during this workshop presented by San Francisco organization Garden for the Environment.
Ninth Annual PGMF Ales Against ALS
The Ninth Annual PGMF Ales Against ALS event in Chicago is a day full of beer tasting from some of the best local brewers in the Chicagoland area to raise funds for the Patrick Grange Memorial Foundation.
Los Angeles: Fall FUNdraiser & Auction
Join Lawless Brewing in LA for an afternoon of fun and games to help raise money for Education First, an organization that awards scholarships and career coaching to low-income students who attend high schools with historically low matriculation rates.
Richmond Library Cleanup
Support a public library in the Richmond District of San Francisco by volunteering to clean up the area and get litter off the streets.
Audacity 2024
Check out Sunshine Enterprises’s annual celebration of its mission of empowering rising entrepreneurs in Chicago's under-resourced neighborhoods to grow their businesses and impact their communities.
Vedgewater Volunteer Day
Head to the far North Side of Chicago to volunteer your time planting, harvesting, watering, and caring for the Vedgewater community garden.
Homeless Outreach Consistently Serving
Pass out essential supplies like clothing, blankets, and hygiene necessities to the unhoused community with Friends of the Street Homeless Outreach Chicago.
Haight Ashbury Cleanup
Help keep Haight Ashbury sparkling clean by joining this monthly volunteer clean-up, where you'll work alongside other San Francisco residents.
Borough Park Neighborhood Cleanup
Join local clean water advocates at Borough Park in Manhattan. Volunteers will manage food scrap drop-off sites, helping to promote compost awareness and the organization's mission.
Values of Affordable Education Foundation
Join the Values of Affordable Education Foundation for their second annual Thanksgiving Gala in Oakland and contribute to STEM scholarships for promising students hailing from economically disadvantaged backgrounds across Nigeria.
Garden Volunteer Work Days
Spend a day beautifying and volunteering in the learning gardens of Koshland Community Park in San Francisco.
Volunteer with Us: Friday Family Fun Night
Assist with food distribution and setting up fun activities for predominantly low-income, People of Color communities at the Family Connections Center at Excelsior in San Francisco.
Dev/Mission Seventh Annual Gala Fundraiser
Party with a purpose at the Dev/Mission Seventh-Annual Gala Fundraiser in San Francisco and help bridge the diversity gap in tech for future generations.
Habitat Restoration Day
Show the local ecosystem some love by removing invasive species and helping tidy up the LA River in this hands-on volunteering sesh.
Fourth Saturday's Beach Cleanup
Keep Newport Beach beautiful by volunteering your time and energy to pick up trash. The cleanup is organized by the Coastal Corridor Alliance, a charity working to protect local wildlife by reducing pollution.
MDBAA Scholarship Gala
You are invited to the Monrovia-based annual Scholarship Gala for The Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the educational prospects of Monrovia and Duarte's youth.
Thanksgiving in Venice 2024: Help Feed the Homeless
Join a large group of volunteers to hand out food, clothes, and toiletries to the homeless community of Venice Beach for Thanksgiving.
HOPE's 35th Anniversary Awards Dinner
Celebrate Hispanas Organized for Political Equality's 35th anniversary at their annual gala in Los Angeles.
Suitland Parkway Volunteer Day
Give back to the environment, stay active, and enjoy nature with Ward 8 Woods Conservancy in Washington, DC. Help clean and restore the forested areas along Suitland Parkway, which have been affected by littering, illegal dumping, and invasive plants.
Free Urban Composting Workshops 2024
Find out how you can turn food scraps and other waste into fertilizer during this hands-on workshop presented by San Francisco organization Garden for the Environment.
Unite for a Cause: A Year-End Fundraiser
Chicago United Solidarity Project, The Evolved Network, and Women Unite! are joining forces to co-host this Chicago-based fundraiser to celebrate their work this past year and pave the way for continued impact in the coming year.
SheJumps x Edgeworks Bellevue: Community Climb Night Series
This monthly climb night in Bellevue, Washington, welcomes women and girls to meet new people and scale the walls, with help and support from experienced climbers.
Make a Difference: Give back at these events
Live events have an immense power to drive positive change, make meaningful impact, and foster social connection. Eventbrite is home to thousands of events where you can volunteer your time, support a nonprofit organization’s mission, or help raise funds for a worthy cause. We’ve curated events in select cities across the US where you can do good for your community, for others, and even for yourself.
Lower Nob Hill Weekly Cleanup
Every Sunday, a group of volunteers throw on orange vests and clean up the streets are Nob Hill in San Francisco, followed by refreshments and snacks.
Volunteer Day at REAP Climate Center
Learn all about oysters by volunteering at the REAP Climate Center in Alameda, CA.
Volunteer at Ploughshares Nursery
Volunteer for gardening and daily tasks at Ploughshares Nursery in Alameda to support the Alameda Point Collaborative, a housing community whose mission is to end homelessness by providing housing and services.
Community Clothing Drive Drop-Off
Clean out your closet for a good cause. Give-n-Receive Inc accepts donations in Chicago every Monday to help stock their free thrift pop-ups.
Volunteer at Arcadia's Hilltop Farm
Lend a hand at the Arcadia hilltop farm during this weekly volunteer session in Alexandria, Virginia.
Alemany Farm Native Plant Volunteer Day
San Francisco's Alemany Farm invites the community to learn about growing and caring for California native plants on the first Monday and third Saturday of each month.
Volunteer at Largest Pantry in NYC
The pantry in Queens provides free food and clothing to anyone in need, serving thousands of families daily. Volunteers can engage in various tasks, from distributing groceries to assisting migrants with clothing needs.
Miraloma Cleanup
Clean up the SF neighborhood of Miraloma by volunteering to pick up litter. Plus, volunteers will be treated to a free Starbucks coffee afterward.
Team RIVER Volunteers
Every week, volunteers come together on Randall's Island in New York City to pull weeds, pick up trash, and take care of the sprawling park.
Monthly Reuse Center Volunteer Day
Head to Brooklyn to help the Big Reuse store clean, organize, and maintain reusable materials, supporting its mission to reduce waste and promote sustainability.
Forward Focused: People, Places & Possibilities
Join Primera Foundation for their new fundraising event promoting STEM careers through scholarship, education, technology, and mentorship.
Volunteer at THEARC's Food & Farm Fridays
Volunteer at THEARC's festive Food & Farm Fridays in Washington, DC to help distribute fresh produce from local farms and the Capital Area Food Bank.
Volunteer Weekly at Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health
Address the stigma around mental healthcare by volunteering with CHH&MH, an organization that provides wellness resources like mindfulness classes, talk therapy, and holistic care.
Dementia Caregivers Support Fashion Show Fundraiser
Caring for a loved one with dementia is no easy task, but Dementia Caregivers aims to support these heroes in the DMV through educational programs, financial assistance, and raising awareness. This fashion show, silent auction, and award ceremony helps fund the charity.
Urban Juncture Tree Planting
Help plant 11 trees at Urban Juncture and the Bronzeville Community Garden in Chicago to support Urban Juncture's mission to revitalize disinvested Black urban communities by rebuilding neighborhood commerce and supporting local partners.
Irby Native Park Volunteer Day
Bring gloves and a water bottle to this weekly volunteer meet-up in Huntington Beach, where you'll help tend to native plants.
Sustainable Farming Volunteer Event
Every Saturday, this farm just outside of Los Angeles welcomes volunteers who are interested in learning more about the tasks surrounding harvesting crops and caring for animals.
Fountain Community Garden Volunteer Days
Assist with everything from composting to spreading mulch when you show up to volunteer at the Fountain Community Gardens in Los Angeles.
Grow Your Own Food Workshops 2024
Learn more about the food you can grow in your garden and how to care for it during this workshop presented by San Francisco organization Garden for the Environment.
Ninth Annual PGMF Ales Against ALS
The Ninth Annual PGMF Ales Against ALS event in Chicago is a day full of beer tasting from some of the best local brewers in the Chicagoland area to raise funds for the Patrick Grange Memorial Foundation.
Los Angeles: Fall FUNdraiser & Auction
Join Lawless Brewing in LA for an afternoon of fun and games to help raise money for Education First, an organization that awards scholarships and career coaching to low-income students who attend high schools with historically low matriculation rates.
Richmond Library Cleanup
Support a public library in the Richmond District of San Francisco by volunteering to clean up the area and get litter off the streets.
Audacity 2024
Check out Sunshine Enterprises’s annual celebration of its mission of empowering rising entrepreneurs in Chicago's under-resourced neighborhoods to grow their businesses and impact their communities.
Vedgewater Volunteer Day
Head to the far North Side of Chicago to volunteer your time planting, harvesting, watering, and caring for the Vedgewater community garden.
Homeless Outreach Consistently Serving
Pass out essential supplies like clothing, blankets, and hygiene necessities to the unhoused community with Friends of the Street Homeless Outreach Chicago.
Haight Ashbury Cleanup
Help keep Haight Ashbury sparkling clean by joining this monthly volunteer clean-up, where you'll work alongside other San Francisco residents.
Borough Park Neighborhood Cleanup
Join local clean water advocates at Borough Park in Manhattan. Volunteers will manage food scrap drop-off sites, helping to promote compost awareness and the organization's mission.
Values of Affordable Education Foundation
Join the Values of Affordable Education Foundation for their second annual Thanksgiving Gala in Oakland and contribute to STEM scholarships for promising students hailing from economically disadvantaged backgrounds across Nigeria.
Garden Volunteer Work Days
Spend a day beautifying and volunteering in the learning gardens of Koshland Community Park in San Francisco.
Volunteer with Us: Friday Family Fun Night
Assist with food distribution and setting up fun activities for predominantly low-income, People of Color communities at the Family Connections Center at Excelsior in San Francisco.
Dev/Mission Seventh Annual Gala Fundraiser
Party with a purpose at the Dev/Mission Seventh-Annual Gala Fundraiser in San Francisco and help bridge the diversity gap in tech for future generations.
Habitat Restoration Day
Show the local ecosystem some love by removing invasive species and helping tidy up the LA River in this hands-on volunteering sesh.
Fourth Saturday's Beach Cleanup
Keep Newport Beach beautiful by volunteering your time and energy to pick up trash. The cleanup is organized by the Coastal Corridor Alliance, a charity working to protect local wildlife by reducing pollution.
MDBAA Scholarship Gala
You are invited to the Monrovia-based annual Scholarship Gala for The Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the educational prospects of Monrovia and Duarte's youth.
Thanksgiving in Venice 2024: Help Feed the Homeless
Join a large group of volunteers to hand out food, clothes, and toiletries to the homeless community of Venice Beach for Thanksgiving.
HOPE's 35th Anniversary Awards Dinner
Celebrate Hispanas Organized for Political Equality's 35th anniversary at their annual gala in Los Angeles.
Suitland Parkway Volunteer Day
Give back to the environment, stay active, and enjoy nature with Ward 8 Woods Conservancy in Washington, DC. Help clean and restore the forested areas along Suitland Parkway, which have been affected by littering, illegal dumping, and invasive plants.
Free Urban Composting Workshops 2024
Find out how you can turn food scraps and other waste into fertilizer during this hands-on workshop presented by San Francisco organization Garden for the Environment.
Unite for a Cause: A Year-End Fundraiser
Chicago United Solidarity Project, The Evolved Network, and Women Unite! are joining forces to co-host this Chicago-based fundraiser to celebrate their work this past year and pave the way for continued impact in the coming year.
SheJumps x Edgeworks Bellevue: Community Climb Night Series
This monthly climb night in Bellevue, Washington, welcomes women and girls to meet new people and scale the walls, with help and support from experienced climbers.