The Points of Light Global Network accelerates people-driven social impact across 38 countries worldwide.

About Our Global Network

Points of Light operates with a network of innovative volunteer-mobilizing organizations that serve more than 120 affiliates across 32 countries around the world. Together we are inspiring, equipping and mobilizing more people to use their time, talent, voice and resources to create positive change in their communities. We are offering creative, impactful and inspiring ways for people to engage in their communities and take action to solve problems.

Search Partner Organizations

North America

Activate Good

Raleigh, NC

1053 East Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, USA

Europe

ADP-Zid

Podgorica, Montenegro

13 Serdara Jola Piletića, Podgorica, Montenegro

South America

ATADOS – Brasilia

Brazil

Brasilia, Brazil

South America

ATADOS – Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

Atados Rio - Rua Conde de Bonfim - Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

South America

ATADOS – Sao Paulo

Brazil

Rua Capote Valente, 701 - Pinheiros, São Paulo - State of São Paulo, Brazil

North America

Athens-Limestone County RSVP/HandsOn Athens

Athens, AL

Athens, AL 35612, USA

Europe

Benenova – Angers

Angers, France

Rue Victor Hugo, 49100 Angers, France

Europe

Benenova – Lille

Lille, France

24 Rue Euler, 59800 Lille, France

Europe

Benenova – Nantes

Nantes, France

2 Rue des Renards, 44300 Nantes, France

Europe

Benenova – Paris

Paris, France

29 Boulevard Bourdon, 75004 Paris, France

Europe

Benenova – Rennes

Rennes, France

35200 Rennes, France

North America

Boston Cares

Boston, MA

90 Canal Street, Boston, MA, USA

Our Collective Impact

As a network, we are committed to mobilizing more people and solving more of the world’s pressing needs.

3.8+
Million

Volunteers Engaged in Service in 2023

32
Countries

With Points of Light Programs

120
Nonprofits

In Our Global Network

The Points of Light Global Network Annual Affiliate Report: Top Takeaways

The Annual Affiliate Report is an annual survey of the Points of Light Global Network that provides insights into their impact, best practices and local trends.

Our Network Approach

Together, we promote strategies that inspire a passion for community mindedness, enable community action and deepen a culture of community service:

Increased Access

We promote access to civic and community engagement opportunities through local partnerships, online platforms and tools.

Organizational Readiness

We support organizations to engage volunteers, train volunteer managers and expand capacity and impact.

Corporate Engagement

We help companies build, implement and strategically leverage employee volunteer programs to strengthen their local partners, respond to community needs and deepen employee engagement.

Skilled Volunteer Engagement

We design engagement opportunities that put people’s unique skills to use in addressing nonprofit needs.

Civic Leadership

We grow the number of civic leaders and expand the capacity of leaders through social impact experiences and training programs.

Youth Empowerment

We encourage and equip young people to volunteer and expand nonprofits’ ability to engage young volunteers.

Recognition

We recognize and celebrate the critical role that volunteers play in strengthening communities, identifying and sharing stories of exceptional acts of everyday citizens.

Civic Entrepreneurs

We support the launch and growth of organizations with social missions that scale civic engagement.

The Points of Light Global Network Affiliate Assembly

The Affiliate Assembly is the representative body of the network, providing a structure of engagement to promote collaboration and support seamless co-creation across critical strategic objectives.