Points of Light

We have global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century, putting people at the center of community problem solving.

Disney Program Update: One Month In

As we close out the first month of the Give A Day. Get A Disney Day. program, we’re overwhelmed by the outpouring of support: new organizations wanting to participate in the program, thousands of new projects in the pipeline, millions of volunteers searching...

Join our team!

Points of Light Institute and our business units – HandsOn Network, MissionFish and Civic Incubator – as well as AmeriCorps Alums (which is currently incubating) - has several opportunities for individuals to work or volunteer with us.

We are looking for change...

Mallory Meyers - The Big Event

Daily Point Of Light

Facts About American Volunteerism

Advocacy and Policy

The number of Americans engaged in service has increased significantly since President George H.W. Bush sparked the Points of Light movement. View this report to see the data and changes in the numbers of volunteers and different causes people have volunteered for during the past 20 years. This information provides a snapshot of changes in volunteerism trends from 1989 until today.

HandsOn Network has more than 250 action centers - find the one nearest you.

I have learned that heroes are not people dressed in super-costumes with amazing powers, but the rare few who commit their lives to bettering the lives of others.

Liza Cotter
AmeriCorps