Shouldn’t helping out be more fun? Golden was started to make volunteering fun, easier, and more rewarding, for both the volunteer and for the organization. Guided by the idea that volunteering should be an extension of other things you’d simply be doing for fun, Golden’s platform and app matches you with appropriate opportunities and organizations in your city.

It’s also great for the organizations, who are able to almost immediately understand the volunteer’s fit thanks to an instant background check. You can volunteer with friends, or volunteer on your own and meet other like-minded people. After all, studies have shown that people who volunteer live longer, happier lives.