Mobile app in development

Philantree

Planting Seeds for Change

  • Connect
  • Support
  • Engage
  • Empower
  • Volunteer

Philantree connects people who want to give back with the nonprofits that need them, making it easier to find meaningful volunteer opportunities in your community.

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Philantree logo: two hands reaching upward to form the trunk of a leafy tree
Why Philantree

Wanting to help is easy. Knowing where to start shouldn't be hard.

Many people want to volunteer but don't know where to begin. Many nonprofits need help but struggle to reach the right people at the right time.

Hard to find

Opportunities are scattered across websites, social media, flyers, and word of mouth, so finding one that fits your schedule and interests takes real effort.

Hard to coordinate

Nonprofits often juggle email, spreadsheets, sign-up sheets, and group chats just to schedule volunteers and share updates.

Hard to stay involved

Volunteers who don't feel connected or recognized drift away, and documenting service hours for school or work is often a hassle.

The opportunity

Americans are volunteering again

75.7 millionAmericans volunteered through an organization in 2023
~5 billionhours of service contributed
$167.2 billionestimated value of that service

Source: AmeriCorps and U.S. Census Bureau, November 2024

Who it's for

Built for everyone who makes community service happen

Volunteers

Students, young adults, and community members looking for meaningful ways to help.

  • Discover opportunities by location, date, and cause
  • See what's involved before you sign up
  • Keep a record of your volunteer hours
Join the early access list →

Nonprofits

Food pantries, shelters, youth programs, faith communities, and other organizations that depend on volunteers.

  • Share opportunities with new volunteers
  • See who has signed up in one place
  • Hear feedback from the people who show up
Learn more for nonprofits →

Schools, Groups & Companies

Counselors, service clubs, Greek life chapters, and workplace teams that encourage giving back.

  • Find local events for your group
  • Encourage participation
  • Track service in the future
Get in touch →
How it will work

From "I want to help" to showing up

The first version of Philantree focuses on one simple, reliable path between nonprofits and volunteers.

  1. Nonprofits post opportunities

    Date, location, what's involved, and how many people are needed.

  2. Volunteers discover and sign up

    Browse nearby opportunities that match your interests and schedule.

  3. Everyone shows up prepared

    Both sides have the details they need to coordinate.

  4. Impact is recorded

    Hours and experiences are logged so volunteers can come back and nonprofits can improve.

Early concept. Features and design may change.

The app

A friendlier way to find your next volunteer experience

We're designing a mobile app that makes volunteering as easy to discover as anything else on your phone.

  • Explore opportunities near you and filter by date, cause, and type of work
  • Sign up in a few taps
  • Build a profile that documents your hours and impact
  • Read about other volunteers' experiences and share your own

Coming soon. Join the list to hear when it's ready.