We are a national nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities by making volunteerism more accessible and visible.
To provide innovative solutions to inspire and empower people and organizations to strengthen and improve their community and themselves.
Through technology-powered tools and collaborative partnerships, we create systems that empower individuals and organizations to come together for good.
We develop and maintain digital resources—like Ways to Connect, our national volunteer discovery guide—that make it easier for people to find trusted, local opportunities.
From local nonprofits to state-level service commissions, we collaborate with partners to improve how volunteer platforms operate and how effectively they serve their communities.
We help organizations doing good stand out online through profile enhancements and volunteer-powered support—so they can reach more people and expand their impact.
…and yet far too many people face barriers to getting involved.
Nonprofits often struggle to recruit the volunteers they need, while individuals don’t know where to look or how to begin. By improving visibility, access, and connection, we’re helping to close that gap. And in doing so, we’re not just supporting service—we’re helping communities thrive.
Along the way, we discovered a common challenge: people want to get involved, but often don’t know where to start or even realize their community already has a local volunteer resource.
Inspiring Service was founded in 2017 by Craig Young, driven by the belief that technology could—and should—do more to support volunteer engagement. What started as a local effort in Cincinnati, Ohio has since expanded nationwide, powered by the insight that many people want to give back but don’t know where to start.
We’ve learned that most communities already have organizations doing this work—they just need help being found.
Inspiring Service brings together a team with diverse talents and experiences, all sharing the belief that everyone can a make a difference if given the chance.
Founder & Executive Director
Program Lead
Director, Strategy & Volunteer Activation
We are a 501(c)3 national nonprofit focused on developing technology-based approaches to help foster thriving volunteer communities.