hi, u/mixedliquor. There is a lot more flexibility now in volunteering than decades ago - there are lots more one-time volunteering gigs, and for the past 30 years, there's been online volunteering.

The bigger issue regarding volunteer engagement is that nonprofits don't have much funding to train those that are expected to create volunteering opportunities and support volunteers. There's an idea that volunteers just kind of magically happen.

If you are looking for volunteering opportunities that are super flexible, I recommend the American Red Cross (like their blood ambassador program), volunteering at ReStores operated by Habitat for Humanity, and, of course, virtual volunteering. There's also some terrific outdoor opportunities through your state's department of fish and wildlife.

Come on over to the r/volunteer subreddit for more advice.