Apple has been adding a lot of new content to Apple Maps that provides guides from trusted sources on things like the best food, parks, and more to visit when in some of the major cities in the United States. Now the company is trying to use its mapping service to match potential volunteers with volunteer opportunities in their area.
As reported by CNET, Apple has partnered with VolunteerMatch to help volunteers find safe ways from COVID to give back to their communities.
The new feature is built into Apple’s Maps program on its iPhones and iPads. Typically when the map shows a city such as San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, or New York City, users can swipe up from the search bar to find items selected by local newspapers and activity guide companies, ranging from -Restaurant lists and bike paths to well-known attractions. You now also have guides listed by VolunteerMatch.
If you open the Maps app on an iPhone or iPad and tap the search bar, you should see a collection called “Great Places to Volunteer” in the closest city that supports the feature.
Be a force of goodness and healing for our communities, and give in any way that matters. Take a look at these great places to volunteer. Virtual opportunities are also available to provide support from home. Please see the link of each listing for more details.
For the Washington DC area, some of the organizations featured in the collection include the Capital Area Food Bank, the American Red Cross, and the Family & Youth Initiative.
Check the Maps app on your iPhone or iPad to see volunteer opportunities in the areas closest to you.
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