Give what you can, where you are
Everyone at XtraMiles volunteers their time. Some of us roll up our sleeves, some of us spread the word, and some of us help decide where we can make the biggest difference.
Volunteer
You notice when someone near you is struggling, and you'd rather do something about it than look away.
What you'll do
- Submit cases for people in your community who need help
- Join case teams in your country and do the hands-on work
- Be appointed case leader and guide a team, if you're ready for it
- Help the people you support build their Xtra Mile plan
Time it takes
It's up to you. Each case shows how much time it needs, from a single afternoon to a few hours a week over several months.
What you need
A willingness to show up. Skills like building, teaching, cooking or driving help, but they aren't required.
Ambassador
You have people who listen to you, online or in your community, and you want to point that attention at people who need it.
What you'll do
- Share new cases from your country or region on your social media
- Post case updates, final reports and news so people see the results
- Help us reach volunteers in places we haven't reached yet
Time it takes
A few shares every week. Ambassadors who share at least once a week count as active.
What you need
An active social media following and a genuine interest in your community.
Continental coordinator
You help decide who receives help and how. It's the role with the most responsibility at XtraMiles, and we don't take it lightly.
What you'll do
- Review submitted cases for your continent and accept or decline them
- Set the plan of action: solution, timeframe and what success looks like
- Appoint case leaders as teams form
- Confirm final reports when cases are completed
Time it takes
Regular case reviews. Urgent cases need a response within days, so you'll need to check in often.
What you need
Experience that helps you judge real needs fairly, such as work in healthcare, social work, community organising or project management, and the commitment to treat every case with care.
Not sure which role fits?
| Role | Commitment | Where | Sign up at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer | Hands-on, on your own schedule | In your own country | member.xtramiles.org |
| Ambassador | A few shares every week | Online, for your country or region | member.xtramiles.org |
| Continental coordinator | Regular case reviews | For your whole continent | board.xtramiles.org |
Still unsure? Write to info@xtramiles.org and tell us a little about yourself.