JustServe.org is a platform that makes it easy for individuals and groups to find and participate in local service projects. It features a variety of service groups including non-profit, faith-based, school, government and community organizations offering a wide range of projects and volunteer opportunities.
What sets JustServe.org apart is its commitment to accessibility. The user-friendly interface makes the site easy to navigate so you can find service opportunities based on your location, time commitment and type of work. The kind of work can include working with animals, seniors, children, the homeless community and more. It also posts remote projects, so you can volunteer without leaving the comfort of your home. It posts opportunities for everyone and encourages volunteers to serve in all kinds of work. The best part is that the platform is free for both volunteers and the organizations that post the opportunities. JustServe.org’s dedication to accessibility and inclusivity reinforces its mission of community service.
While grand service gestures may capture headlines, JustServe.org recognizes that even small, local efforts can lead to significant change. By engaging with communities on a grassroots level, individuals can collectively pave the way for border changes. The platform knows it may not solve world hunger immediately, but it knows that serving side-by-side with your community, learning from each other and creating friendships while making a positive difference in your area can have a domino effect on other communities and spread little by little until the positive difference is felt on a state, national or local scale.
JustServe.org has made an impressive impact on people and communities everywhere. By the end of 2022, JustServe.org had over 69,000 users with 16,000 projects available for participation. This platform’s reach also extends to 14 countries, representing more than 14,000 non-profit organizations. These figures are just one way to demonstrate JustServe.org’s global impact and how effective it is at mobilizing volunteers and connecting them with meaningful causes.
In 2023, Gilbert witnessed the remarkable impact of JustServe.org through various initiatives. In the month of September over 5,500 volunteers gathered to provide service and donations for more than 30 initiatives to honor the 9/11 Day of Service. These projects included creating 500 care kits for cancer patients, various clothing and food drives, cleaning up alleys in Gilbert and much more. The organizations that benefitted during this day of service were A New Leaf, American Red Cross, Starbright Foundation, House of Refuge, Meals on Wheels, Primary Children’s Hospital, ASA Now, Jose’s Closet and more. JustServe.org recorded more than 7,000 volunteer hours that day, showing just how instrumental the organization is in fostering a culture of service.
Aside from the extraordinary service provided in September, Gilbert saw some other amazing work done earlier this year. In April, 10-year-old Evan Vowles found a food pantry on JustServe that was low on jelly. He then began collecting jelly and got the word out so far and wide that he ended up donating 700 jars of jelly to the Open Arms Care Center in Gilbert. In February, JustServe supported the Gilbert Feeding Families Food Drive. It collected more than 30,000 lbs of food and $18,972 in cash donations at the 29 donation sites. The collections during this drive provided approximately 130,920 meals to those in need. The platform also has 14 specialists in the Town of Gilbert, dedicated to supporting the community and helping organizations post their projects on the website.
This platform stands as a testament to the power of community-driven service. By providing a place for volunteers to connect with local projects, it empowers individuals and groups to make a difference. From the smallest acts of kindness to large-scale initiatives, every effort contributes to building a better world starting by building a better Gilbert.