VolunteerMatch

organization

Description

This organization believes that those who volunteer for causes important to them also more frequently donate financially to those causes. VolunteerMatch provides organizations with a tool to spread the word about their volunteer opportunities and makes it easy for volunteers to donate their time and money. It also provides a tool for those interested in volunteering to locate opportunities that match their interests and preferred locations.

Features

Searchable database of posted volunteer opportunities
Donation mechanism
Time and Talent Podcast, webinars, toolkits, and articles about volunteer programs

Recommended Audience

Volunteer managers, clergy and lay leaders

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

Post your congregation's volunteer needs on VolunteerMatch to recruit needed assistance for big and small events that you are hosting.
Review the resources shared on the website, and learn how to increase your volunteer engagement, such as through the Virtual Volunteer Toolkit.

Updated: January 08, 2025

About the Contributor

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez

Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez serves in the Center’s Northwest office in Crown Point as the Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting, working to advance the Center’s mission to strengthen Indiana congregations by providing resources to the communities that make up the diverse tapestry of the Northwest region.

Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Miriam immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up on the East Side of Chicago. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Illinois College, graduating with a double major in Communications & Rhetorical Studies and International Studies with a concentration in gender and immigration equity.

Before joining the Center, Miriam served as the Director of Communications at the Parliament of the World’s Religions. In her tenure with the Parliament, Miriam worked closely with faith, community, and nonprofit leaders on outreach, engagement, and interfaith community-building efforts. She is an enthusiastic advocate for youth, Indigenous, and women’s voices in faith and civic spaces.

Miriam is a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, where she and her family attend weekly Spanish service.

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