Facebook announced a new tool today. This tool helps people find volunteer work. It is called Volunteer Matching. The feature is part of the Facebook app. Users can find opportunities near them.
(Facebook Launches Volunteer Matching)
People open the Facebook app. They go to the Events section. They will see a new Volunteer tab. Tapping this tab shows local volunteer needs. Users can search by location and cause. Causes include education, health, and crisis response.
Organizations list their volunteer needs. Non-profits and community groups can post. Facebook checks these organizations first. The tool aims to connect people easily. Many groups need more volunteers. This tool helps solve that problem.
The launch starts in the United States and Canada. More countries will get it later. Facebook works with big volunteer groups. Partners include United Way and Points of Light. These groups help Facebook find real opportunities.
Mark Zuckerberg talked about the tool. He said Facebook connects people. He believes helping communities is important. Volunteering builds stronger neighborhoods. This feature makes finding ways to help simpler.
Non-profits often struggle to find volunteers. This tool gives them a new place to look. They can reach many potential helpers quickly. Facebook users can see opportunities shared by friends. This might encourage more people to sign up.
(Facebook Launches Volunteer Matching)
The feature is available now on mobile. Users need the latest Facebook app version. Organizations can sign up to post opportunities online. Facebook hopes this increases volunteer numbers significantly.