About Step Up
Connecting people who want to help, with opportunities to help
Our Mission
Step Up is volunteer management software and a public volunteer directory in one. Nonprofits, schools, and community groups anywhere in the country use it to post opportunities, manage signups and schedules, verify service hours, and keep their volunteer roster organized — while volunteers use it to find causes worth their time. We believe that every person who wants to make a difference should be able to find a way to do so, and every organization that needs help should be able to connect with willing volunteers. Browse volunteer opportunities or post opportunities for your organization.
The Story Behind Step Up
Step Up was founded by a team that experienced firsthand the frustration of wanting to give back but not knowing where to start.
We wanted to volunteer and help people in our local community, but we kept hitting the same wall—finding opportunities was incredibly difficult. There was no central place to see what was available, no easy way to connect with organizations that needed help. It felt like there should be a better way.
As the team looked deeper into the problem, we discovered it wasn't just volunteers who were struggling. Non-profits, community organizations, and local groups were facing the opposite challenge: they desperately needed volunteers but had limited ways to reach them. Students completing service hours, professionals looking to give back, and community members wanting to make a difference were all searching—but there was no easy way to connect supply with demand.
It became clear that this was a two-sided problem. Organizations were struggling to find volunteers, and volunteers were struggling to find opportunities. The need was there on both sides—what was missing was the bridge between them.
The Solution
That's why the team built Step Up—to be that bridge. Step Up is a complete volunteer management system paired with a public directory, so the same tools that run your program are what help volunteers find you:
Signups & Scheduling
Review applications, fill shifts, track attendance, and keep every volunteer's history in one dashboard instead of a spreadsheet.
Hours & Verification
Approve service hours with one click. Verified totals flow straight to the schools and referring organizations that need them.
Recruiting & Outreach
A branded page for your organization, signup forms you can embed on your own website, and email campaigns that bring past volunteers back.
For Volunteers
A single place to discover opportunities—from one-time events to ongoing commitments—and keep a verified record of every hour you serve.
But Step Up goes beyond traditional volunteering. We also help neighbors connect directly—whether someone needs help with a task or wants to offer their skills to the community. It's about building stronger, more connected communities, wherever you are.
Our Vision
We envision a world where helping others is effortless, where no one who wants to volunteer is left searching, and where no organization that needs help goes unnoticed. By making it easier to connect, we're building stronger, more resilient communities across the country—one opportunity at a time.
Whether you're a student looking for service hours, a professional wanting to give back, or an organization that needs a better way to run its volunteer program, Step Up is here to help you take that next step.
Ready to Step Up?
Join us in building stronger communities by connecting people who want to help with opportunities to make a difference.