Columbus Volunteer Festival 2026
Discover how you can make a meaningful impact at the Columbus Volunteer Festival, taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Land-Grant’s Gravity Experience Park.
This vibrant, open-air community celebration invites attendees of all ages to explore causes they care about, connect directly with local nonprofits, and take real steps toward getting involved — all in a fun, welcoming festival environment.
Hosted by the CYP Club, with support from Land-Grant Brewing Co., ColumbusUnderground.com, Greater Columbus Arts Council, Victoria’s Secret & Co., Grange Insurance, Huntington National Bank, Scotts Miracle-Gro, and the Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio, the Columbus Volunteer Festival is free to attend and features:
• Dozens of local nonprofits and community partners
• Interactive, on-site volunteer activities featuring local causes
• Live music, entertainment, and food trucks
• Volunteer opportunities and nonprofit board connections
• A FREE copy of the 2026 Citywide Charity Guide
Who’s popping up at Volunteer Fest this year?
• A Kid Again
• Adaptive Sports Connection
• The Alpha Group
• Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio
• ASPCA Cruelty and Recovery Center
• Besa
• Cadence Care Network
• Children's Hunger Alliance
• Columbus Early Learning Centers
• Columbus Children's Theatre
• CYP Club Cares
• Dublin Food Pantry
• ElevateDD
• Epilepsy Alliance Ohio
• Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy (ELLA)
• Families Flourish
• Femergy
• Festival For Good
• Furniture Bank of Central Ohio
• The Garden District Corporation
• Huckleberry House, Inc.
• Junior League of Columbus
• League of Women Votes of Metro Columbus
• Little Bottoms Free Store
• Make-A-Day
• National Kidney Foundation
• Oyo Dance Company
• Ronald McDonald House Charities
• SEA Change
• United Way of Central Ohio
• Wright's Way Foundation