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Dear SC community,
Sorry if this appears like a naïve or low quality post.
I would like to know skillful ways to practice dana online (volunteering, donations) that you are familiar with, and the right intention behind that, when one has time on his hands and is at home for example.
Thank you in advance
Greetings Sami,
These days so much is done online by Buddhist communities (and many other programs/organisations geared at helping others) that volunteer opportunities readily exist. I’d suggest to get in touch with a Buddhist (or other) community/organisation you resonate with and contact them directly regarding volunteer work.
The intention to want to contribute and the selfless generosity driving that is already skillful means itself. Just having had this intention and making this post is already a beneficial thing. Once you get to interacting with others, then the skilful means extends to your ongoing speech and behaviour in interpersonal interactions.
Good luck. May you be happy and well
Hi Sami,
I tend to contribute to organizations that I use most. I currently contribute to Slow Food. I have a strong focus on slow food, so I use their resources frequently. Also, I contribute to Sutta Central because I use that resource daily.
So, as far as EBTs go, I’m sure there are others who can contribute more fluently, but these areas are the ones that I use the most, and so inspire me the most.
Also, I volunteer with an organization that is entirely remote. The charity is called 'Burning Nights CRPS. org" The organization is based out of the founder’s home, and all volunteers are remote.
Maybe you can find somewhere that inspires you, and you can do some remote volunteer work. Whatever your skill-set is, I’m sure there is an organization out there that will inspire you and will benefit from your experience.
Good luck. I hope you find a place to put your generosity.
Peace and ease 
Hi Sami,
I am happy you asked that question. I’ve been meaning to ask the same question myself, having lots of spare time also that could also be used in a more skillful way. I am interested to read what other ideas the community has.
I don’t have any answers for you in regards to volunteering online (I have yet to fill that gap) but after much research I’ve found a few Buddhist and non Buddhist organisations that inspire me to donate to.
Good luck on your search
May you be peaceful and happy 
Thank you very much for your generous perspectives and kind replies.
Really helpful to know about your approach 
I’m not sure of Buddhist places you can donate too, but there are many websites dedicating to collecting money for poor people, war refugees, a endangered animal care, forest restorations, etc. Please donate in such places if you wish to practice generosity. Better yet would be to find out local volunteer centres or animal sanctuaries or monasteries, but if that were possible I doubt you’d be asking this question!
All the best.
I’m not sure of Buddhist places you can donate to.
I usually donate to Buddhist Global Relief and Bodhi Citta Foundation.
Buddhist Global Relief was established by Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi. Their board of directors is composed of the lay volunteers and Sangha members from different traditions. They mainly focus on:
And Bodhi Citta Foundation is one of their many partner projects.
@Sami Another good way you can offer dana is to teach English for the Bhikkhuni Sangha in countries like Sri Lanka or Southeast Asia.
I use Zelle, a payment system offered by many major banks. It’s quick and easy to log in to the bank app on my phone and donate to charities or monasteries with a Zelle-linked account—Buddhist Global Relief, Abhayagiri Monastery, and Metta Forest Monastery are on there and are my go-tos. It can also do recurring automatic donations. It doesn’t charge any fees.
I’d encourage Sutta Central or any monastery without Zelle to get it, if possible. Makes it so easy to donate.
I have a lot of respect for your generousity so i give it a lot of thought before making any suggestions.
This organization is, in my view, quite clear on where its priorities are and i trust Bhikkhu Bodhi.
You might want to have a look at the site first before donating.