The Columbus Volunteer Challenge is a city-wide volunteer event focused on lifting up and spotlighting the importance of service, a critical element in building a community that is more inspired, proud and engaged. The Columbus Volunteer Challenge will kick-off on Saturday August 25th and run through Tuesday, September 11th the National Day of Service.

The Columbus Volunteer Challenge will kick-off on Saturday August 25th and run through Tuesday, September 11th the National Day of Service. The kick-off day and culmination day will serve as bookends for a two and a half week span of volunteer projects that encourage participation for all audiences including individuals, families, young professionals, teens, faith-based and corporate volunteers. Throughout the Columbus Volunteer Challenge, the City of Columbus, United Way and various community partners will feature on-site volunteer opportunities and calls to action to promote and encourage volunteerism, including opportunities to sign up for long-term volunteer assignments such as mentoring or tutoring.