JustServe Regional Projects – Guidelines

The goal of Regional Projects on JustServe is to make a way for regional or national organizations to post a single project that would be seen in multiple locations. Regional Projects should give meaningful ways to serve using the volunteer’s time and talents.

If there are many copies of a project or if it is listed in many zip codes, then it might be a good idea to convert them to a single Regional project.

Good Fit	Not a Fit
Provide Meals to Families in Need: Volunteers sign up to assist the local chapter of a national organization. Good Fit Because: Volunteers serve in their local community. Simplifies project postings for a national entity.	Online Wish List: People select items in an online wish list to benefit individuals or organizations. Not a Fit Because: Does not provide volunteers a chance to give of their time and talents. It is local in scope and is nearly the same as soliciting cash donations.
Volunteer at Local Charity Shop: Volunteers can sign up with a regional charity to help at a local charity shop in their community. Good Fit Because: Volunteers serve in their local community. Simplifies project postings for a national entity.	Blood Drive: Volunteers donate blood at a single location. Not a Fit Because: If posted as a statewide project, then it is not regional in scope. If posted as a citywide or perhaps countrywide project, it may be appropriate.
Volunteer with National Organization: Volunteers serve with national organizations like the Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc. These organizations have local chapters throughout the entire country and often have their own signup systems. Good Fit Because: Volunteers contribute to their local community by serving in the local chapter of the national organization.	Book, Toy, Commodity Drive: Books, toys, or commodities are needed by a local library, school, or charity. Volunteers purchase items online that ship directly to the local organization. Not a Fit Because: Does not give volunteers a chance to use their time or talents or build community relationships.
Volunteer with State Organization: Volunteers serve with a state organization such as Parks and Rec. Good Fit Because: Volunteers serve in or near their local community. Simplifies project postings for state entity.	Online English Language Instructor: An organization offers online English language classes. The classes are taught via video conference technology. Not a Fit Because: This project can be completed from any location using technology. It would be a better fit as a Remote project.