Allow organizations to search for volunteers?

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Hi Wade -

Great question!

We have been working to improve our service to provide better ways to connect volunteers like you with organizations that are looking for specific skills. We recently changed the way nonprofits tag opportunities with specific skill requirements, in order to make it easier for volunteers to find these skilled opportunities.

Reversing the search (e.g. allowing organizations to search for skilled volunteers) is a great idea, and we've been doing research into how this kind of functionality could work for both our volunteers and nonprofits. Unfortunately, we're not there yet... but suggestions like yours make it clear that this is a need we should try to fill.

In the meantime, we know of a couple of organizations that specialize in connecting skilled volunteers with causes :
Taproot Foundation
Sparked

I can't guarantee you'll find what you're looking for there, but Taproot in particular might be a good place to start.

In addition, I found the following opportunities in our network using our advanced search (keywords GIS, geographical) :
The Peregrin Foundation Cartography Opportunity
Envision Cascadia Website Designer/Developer Opportunity

I commend you on your interest in putting your skills to work. We hope you find a great place to volunteer!

- Zeph Harben

This is a great idea! I would love to have that on the website, it would so much easier for us volunteers to find a great place to volunteer at!