Take part in annual service moments that help people show up together—from MLK Day of Service and Global Volunteer Month to National Volunteer Week, 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, and Family Volunteer Day. These shared moments make it easy to serve.
Brief Overview
Volunteering is a way to connect to purpose, strengthen community, and turn care into action. Points of Light helps individuals and families find meaningful opportunities, start projects on their own, join shared moments of service, celebrate changemakers, and keep growing their impact over time.
Find a Volunteer Opportunity Near You
Search in-person, virtual, and family-friendly volunteer opportunities through Engage. Users can search by location, cause, or interest to find organized opportunities that fit their schedules and values. Whether someone is looking for one-time service, ongoing help, or family volunteer opportunities, this is the clearest first step.
Start a Volunteer Project
Not every act of service needs to begin with a formal host organization, but every act of service should begin with listening. Explore project ideas designed to help kids, teens, adults, and families respond to real needs in their communities, from wherever they are. Each one is built to connect your time and effort to what local organizations and neighbors have told us they actually need.
Meet Our Latest Daily Point of Light Honorees
Read recent honoree stories and see how everyday people are turning care into action.
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ADVOCATING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM
LISA PATTEN (THIRD FROM RIGHT) ATTENDS THE CASA CONFERENCE IN SAN MARCOS, TEXAS. /COURTESY LISA PATTEN Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Lisa Patten. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light. …
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Building Equity by Building Homes
Ruthannah helps create someone’s future home at Habitat Chicago’s Austin build site. Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Ruthannah Wang. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light. Ruthannah Wang, a 32-year-old…
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Teen Founder Sends Letters of Hope to People Behind Bars
Megan Markus is the founder of the Paper Wings Project, a youth-led nonprofit that sends letters of hope and human connection to incarcerated individuals around the world./ Courtesy Megan Markus Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Megan Markus. Read…
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Celebrating Foster Youth Accomplishments
In 2026 alone, Vyan's organization has sent nearly 250 baskets with approximately $50,000 in resources across LA and Ventura Counties. Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Vyan Manek. Read his story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a…
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She Founded a Jeep Club and then Turned it Into a Force for Good
Jamie (second from right) stands alongside her VP and treasurer at Fuquay-Varina Jeep Club’s new brand launch event./ Courtesy Jamie Morris Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Jamie Morris. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as…
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Financial Literacy: By Youth, For Youth
Through free workshops in libraries and schools, Siddhi has personally taught 250+ students and families, reaching 22,000+ community members in all. Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Siddhi Tandon. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of…
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THIS VOLUNTEER FEEDS HIS COMMUNITY ONE TREE AT A TIME
GLEAN ON ME FOUNDER APOLLO WONG AND A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS PICK ORANGES. /COURTESY APOLLO WONG Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Apollo Wong. Read his story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light. …
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Peer-to-Peer Substance Abuse Prevention
Rahul Singhal (right) is empowering his peers to seek the support they need and reduce substance abuse in young people. Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Rahul Singhal . Read his story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as…
