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These agencies provide information about opportunities to serve as a volunteer in the community:

The Office of Community and Regional Affairs (CRA) serves to link the "gown" or University with the "town" or the non-University communities that surround the University. The Office of CRA sponsors numerous community outreach activities and programs that respond to the general public.

Community House, which is part of the Pace Center, serves the educational, cultural, and recreational needs of low-income minority children and their families in Princeton, with the goal of closing the achievement gap that separates those children from their advantaged neighbors. Volunteers from the community can aid that mission by speaking with students about their career experiences, both traditional and nontraditional, and by serving as tutors and mentors; participation by retired educators is especially welcome.

For more information about specific programs and for contact information, see the Community House website.

VolunteerConnect maintains a free, online service that provides current information about volunteer work available in Central New Jersey.

SOS (Service Opportunities for Students) is a student-run interactive web site dedicated to helping teens in the Princeton area select community service opportunities that meet school requirements and provide enriching experiences. The site also includes an educational portion that provides prospective volunteers with tips on how to prepare for and present themselves on the "job."

Do Something is a a not-for-profit organization that works to inspire, support, and celebrate young social entrepreneurs and community activists.

Serve.gov has resources for individuals and organizations. Its website includes an interactive search function to help individuals find specific volunteer opportunities to suit their skills and interests.
 

The New Jersey Governor's Office of Volunteerism works to promote volunteerism through the state. Each month its website highlights a different area where help is needed.

1-800-Volunteer.org is a national website portal providing volunteers with a direct connection to local volunteer opportunities "that match interests, skills, and the common desire to make a difference."

The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network encourages people to volunteer and has many resources for effective volunteering and for managing volunteers. Registration (which is free) is required to access some of these resources.

Idealist.org maintains information about finding volunteer opportunities.

UniversalGiving™ is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing giving and volunteering around the world, and its lists specific opportunities in each category.