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Some years just feel made for fresh starts, and 2026 might be one of them.
After seasons of hustle, heartbreak or just too many unfinished resolutions, this year feels like an invitation to reset. To look up from our routines and look outward.
And there’s no better way to do that than by giving back, even in small, steady ways.
The good news is that volunteering has never been easier. Almost all organizations today have an online presence where you can read up, sign up and show up without administrative hassles.
The harder part is choosing. With so many good causes out there, the question becomes: Where do you start?
So, we made it simple. These six local communities all have clear missions and open doors, showing how small acts, done with care, can lead to something meaningful.
Instead of choosing one cause to highlight, we’re starting with the site that lists them all.
Indorelawan is Indonesia’s volunteer hub connecting people to ongoing activities nationwide. Cleanups, tutoring, admin support, creative tasks, fieldwork, virtual assistance roles: It’s all here, sorted and searchable.
The platform has been around since 2012 and now has more than 300,000 volunteers, collaborating with 6,454 organizations. That includes Koalisi Seni, Indonesia Street Children Organization and Pamflet, among many others.
If you’re capable but overwhelmed by choices, start here and let the role find you.
Maybe your instinct to help goes beyond humans. Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) is for those who hit the brakes for street cats or tear up at videos of rescued wildlife.
Since 2008, the network has rescued, rehabilitated and advocated for animals, from pets to endangered species like orangutans. It began as a one-stop platform where Jakartans could report animal abuse and learn about animal welfare in Indonesia.
Today, JAAN also runs programs and awareness campaigns to protect and support animals in need.
You can volunteer, donate, foster or adopt. If your idea of giving back involves fur, feathers or scales, this is your best match, you might even find a new best friend.
Two organizations, one shared mission: get Indonesian kids reading.
Cerita Sore, established in 2018, creates reading corners, curates children’s books and runs storytime events open to everyone.
So far, it has collected 1,600 books, reached more than 150 children and hosted 60 youth reading events.
Gerakan Suka Baca focuses on equal access to education. Since 2016, it has supported more than 200 marginalized children and mobilized over 4,000 volunteers to visit schools, reading a variety of books with the students.
If the library was your childhood sanctuary, this is your chance to build one for someone else.
Happy Hearts Foundation rebuilds the actual spaces where learning happens.
Since 2003, it has constructed 423 schools, opened 30 new libraries and helped 133,000 kids around Indonesia. In total, volunteers have logged over 6,000 hours, and they’re not slowing down.
Most volunteers help on construction sites; others contribute financially. Both matter.
If your heart is in building brighter futures through learning, this is where you’ll feel at home.
More than just a volunteer network, Sekolah Relawan is a nonprofit that trains people to serve with purpose.
Founded in 2013, it equips aspiring changemakers with the skills and mindset to step up in real-world situations, from disaster relief and food distribution to community empowerment and education.
Think of it as a bootcamp for socially conscious action, backed by a strong culture of gotong royong (mutual assistance).
Most recently, they mobilized donations of medicine, clothes and food for communities in Sumatra. But they also offer workshops and volunteer programs that help you understand why you serve, not just how.
If you want your volunteering to be grounded, thoughtful and built to last, start here.
