Points of Light | Creating a Global Culture of Civic Engagement

Increasing Volunteering Worldwide

Points of Light partners with nonprofits, companies, and social impact leaders to galvanize volunteers to meet critical needs. As the world’s largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service, we engage nearly 4 million volunteers across 32 countries to create healthy, equitable communities where all can thrive.

Communities around the globe are threatened by complex and urgent challenges. At the same time, disconnection and isolation undermine efforts to rally people to help address these deep-rooted challenges. We know that volunteers are essential to meeting critical needs and that volunteering brings deep value to the individual, the communities in which they serve, and our global society. Yet there are not enough people engaged.

What We Do

Inspire

We help people see themselves as changemakers by showing how volunteering can create real, lasting impact in their communities and beyond.

Equip

We provide the tools, resources, and support individuals, nonprofits, and companies need to turn good intentions into effective action.

Mobilize

We activate people at scale, bringing volunteers, organizations, and partners together to drive meaningful change where it is needed most.

Gain access to insights, innovations, and training designed to empower Nonprofits and NGOs, facilitating effective action among partners and volunteers.

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