BE THE NEIGHBOR WHO SHOWS UP
Elevate from a neighbor to a verified CharityNation Volunteer.
Volunteers are the backbone of CharityNation. As a verified member, you help organize local events, moderate your city's board, and ensure no neighbor's cry for help goes unanswered.
- 01 Apply through our secure Human Resources portal.
- 02 Complete a brief background and community trust interview.
- 03 Receive your official Member account and start leading your local board.
What Does a Volunteer Actually Do?
CharityNation volunteers are not employees and receive no payment. These are neighbors who simply step up because they see the need and want to be part of rebuilding community. This is not a formal job—it's a commitment to serve your neighbors in practical ways.
As a verified volunteer, you might:
Help Connect People
See a help request from an elderly neighbor? You might know someone in your church who could respond. Notice a nonprofit looking for volunteers? Share it with your network. Volunteers are community connectors—the people who know who needs what and who can help.
Keep Your Local Board Healthy
Watch for posts that violate our charity-only policy (someone trying to sell something or offering paid services). Flag spam. Make sure legitimate needs don't get buried. Think of it as tending a community garden—pulling weeds so good things can grow.
Organize Local Initiatives
Maybe your town needs a park cleanup day. Maybe several neighbors need the same kind of help and you could organize a group effort. Maybe churches in your area want to collaborate on a service project. Volunteers help make these connections happen.
Bridge Organizations & Community
Help local nonprofits, churches, and community groups learn about CharityNation. Show an elderly neighbor how to post a need. Help a church secretary list volunteer opportunities. You're the bridge between technology and people who need it.
Who Makes a Good Volunteer?
We're not looking for perfect people or professionals. We're looking for neighbors who care. Here are the qualities we see in our best volunteers:
You Know Your Community
You've lived here long enough to know the lay of the land. You know which churches serve which neighborhoods, where people gather, what organizations do good work. You know your neighbors, or at least you want to.
You Care About People, Not Causes
You're not here to push an agenda or build a following. You just want to help neighbors help each other. You care about the elderly woman who needs groceries and the single mom who needs childcare and the teenager who needs mentoring—because they're people, not projects.
You Can Bridge Differences
Your community includes people who vote differently, worship differently, look different. Good volunteers see past these differences to the human need underneath. When you help connect people, you don't ask about politics or theology—you just ask "Can you help?" and "Do you need help?"
You Have Some Time to Give
Maybe an hour a week. Maybe more when things are busy. Maybe less during slower times. This isn't a full-time commitment, but it does require showing up regularly enough to keep your local board healthy and responsive.
You're Comfortable with Technology (Enough)
You don't need to be a tech expert. If you can use a smartphone and send emails, you can do this. We keep the platform simple on purpose. If you can post on social media, you can help moderate a community board.
What You Get (And Don't Get)
What You Get ✓
- → The joy of seeing neighbors help neighbors because you made the connection
- → Verified volunteer status and recognition in your community
- → The satisfaction of building something real and lasting
- → Connection with other volunteers who share your values
- → Support and training from MAXSYS International
- → The knowledge that you're helping rebuild authentic community
What You Don't Get ✗
- → Payment or salary (this is volunteer service)
- → A boss or manager telling you what to do
- → Strict hours or schedules (you serve when you can)
- → Corporate perks or benefits
- → Pressure to meet quotas or metrics
- → Authority or power over others (you serve alongside, not above)
Important: CharityNation volunteers are not paid positions. You're simply a neighbor who has stepped up to help keep the community board healthy and responsive. This is service, not employment. The reward is seeing your community grow stronger, not a paycheck.
How Much Time Does This Take?
Honestly, it varies. Some weeks you might spend 30 minutes checking your local board and making a few connections. Other weeks, maybe you're organizing a community event and it takes more time. There's no rigid schedule because this isn't a job—it's service that fits around your life.
Most volunteers tell us they spend:
Checking posts, connecting people, light moderation
Organizing events, onboarding organizations, community outreach
Do more when you can, less when you can't—no one's tracking hours
The beauty of this is that multiple volunteers serve each area. If you're busy this week, someone else can keep things going. If you need to step back for a season, the community continues. This is collaborative service, not individual burden.
Why We Verify Volunteers
Anyone can post on CharityNation or respond to posts—no registration required. That's by design. We keep the barrier low for neighbors helping neighbors.
But volunteers who help moderate and organize need verification because they're taking on responsibility for the community's wellbeing. We need to know you're who you say you are and that you're trustworthy.
The verification process is simple:
Application Review
We read your application and learn about your connection to your community, why you want to volunteer, and what relevant experience you bring.
Brief Interview
A short conversation (usually 15-30 minutes) with someone from MAXSYS International to get to know you better and answer any questions you have.
Background Check
Basic verification to ensure you are who you say you are and have no history that would make volunteer service inappropriate.
Community References
We may ask for a reference or two from people who know you in your community—pastor, neighbor, coworker, friend.
Privacy Note: We only collect information necessary for volunteer verification. We don't sell your data, share it with third parties, or use it for anything beyond confirming you're a trustworthy community member who wants to serve.
You're Building Something Bigger
When you become a CharityNation volunteer, you're not just moderating a website. You're helping rebuild what we've lost—the authentic connections that make life worth living, the simple human kindness that used to be as natural as breathing.
You're part of a movement that says technology should serve the common good, not corporate profits. That says we can move forward into the future without leaving anyone behind. That says community still matters, neighbors still care, and charity still belongs in local hands.
Every connection you help make, every need you help meet, every person you help connect with their community—these are small acts that build toward something larger. You're proving that we don't need corporate middlemen to care for each other. You're demonstrating that authentic community is still possible, still beautiful, still worth fighting for.
CharityNation will grow to serve communities nationwide, then worldwide. But it will only work if local volunteers like you make it real in your towns and neighborhoods. You're not just using a tool—you're building a movement.
Ready to Serve Your Community?
Join neighbors across Columbus who are rebuilding authentic community, one connection at a time.
Apply to Become a VolunteerQuestions? Contact us at [email protected]
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