BVU Volunteer Matching

Connecting businesses and individuals with opportunities to serves

We connect passionate people with opportunities to serve.

Ready to make a difference?

Team Volunteer Projects

Looking for a hands-on way to engage employees and support your community?

BVU-curated Team Volunteer Projects are the win you need—boosting collaboration, breaking up routine, and strengthening your company’s social impact.

Whether you have a team of 5 or 500+, BVU can connect you to a mission that resonates. (Want to serve meals? Mentor students? Get outdoors? We’ll make it happen.)

From project planning to on-site coordination, our team handles the logistics so your team can focus on what matters: making a difference together!

The Team Volunteer Project Process

Request

Businesses contact BVU with their team project needs.
Nonprofits contact BVU with their need for a group of volunteers.

Define

Businesses provide the goals and parameters of their desired project to help BVU find the perfect fit.
Nonprofits meet with BVU to determine project details such as volunteer expectations and scope.

Refer

Businesses select their top 2-3 projects from a list of matches provided by BVU, then relax while BVU handles the rest.
Nonprofits are notified when their project matches the needs of a volunteer group, then work with BVU to coordinate details.

Volunteer!*

Businesses connect with each other and the community while making a bigger difference during their project.
Nonprofits welcome and guide the business team through an impactful volunteer project.
*BVU staff support optional

Make a Difference with BVU’s Volunteer Center

Want to volunteer outside of work? Create a free account in BVU’s Volunteer Center, then sign up for one of the hundreds of volunteer opportunities posted by local nonprofits each month. Browse by impact area, check out the opportunity calendar, or use advanced search filters to find your perfect project.

Team Volunteer Projects and Counting

{Community outreach has become a large focal point for our team here at OverDrive. Partnering with BVU was one of the best decisions we made this year for OverDrive, our team and the community. It has ignited our desire to give back and has helped us do it with success and impact.
Lori Ann Franklin
OverDrive, Inc
{This was an amazing opportunity! We all had such a great time volunteering at the zoo. It was a blast and I would do it again!
Stacie Rudolph
Medical Mutual
{BVU did an amazing job coordinating all the wonderful volunteers for McGregor’s Carnival Day. The Medical Mutual team spent meaningful time with residents, helping to enhance their quality of life and improving their mental, physical, and psychological well-being.  The staff and residents at McGregor are happy to partner with BVU.
Lillian Zvosecz
McGregor
{What a fun day at the zoo educating kids and making enrichment activities for the animals. I also loved being able to feed the giraffes! I hope to do it again someday!
Nicole Curtis
Medical Mutual
{Gathering to volunteer with my team really helped remind us of what’s important, strengthened connections between staff members, and left us all feeling inspired. It was amazing to meet and support passionate people who make the world a better place. Lots of us are going to go back and continue to volunteer.
Bill Priemer
Hyland
{I thought it was a fantastic event. Really enjoyed being a part of something that impacts so many local people. Thank you for doing this!
Lisa Ryan
{I loved how organized this event was. The instructions were clear. The DJ-style music, fun vibe, and exciting announcements made for a great time. I made new friends. What more could a volunteer want?
Anna van Heeckeren
{Spending the time with my coworkers contributed to a sense of accomplishment for the day and left me with a positive mental state. I was able to enrich someone's life today!
Victoria Uschold
Medical Mutual
{This was my first time at McGregor and I hope it will not be my last. The resident I got paired with (Ms. Jo Ellen) had some amazing stories and I loved talking to her. I plan on coming back to visit her as well. This was my second time volunteering through MMO and BVU and it was another great experience. Thank you!
Lynn Kelbach
Medical Mutual
{This was a very well communicated and organized event! I didn't use my VTO last year because I couldn't find anywhere to use it. I hope Progressive continues using the BVU site to provide awareness for local volunteer opportunities!
Maya Roberts
Progressive

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