The Points of Light Global Network
The Points of Light Global Network accelerates people-driven social impact worldwide.
The Points of Light Global Network accelerates people-driven social impact 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.
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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
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.
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Vanessa Diamond
Executive Vice President
Global Network and Nonprofit Programs Points of Light -
Cath Dannaoui
Affiliate Assembly Vice Chair
Executive Director HandsOn Hong Kong -
Riakos Adams
President and CEO Killeen Volunteers (U.S.) -
Daniel Morais Assunção
Founder and CEO ATADOS (Brazil) -
Chris Cameron
Executive Director HandsOn New Orleans (U.S.) -
Chris Swope Cholewa
Chief Executive Officer HandsOn Suburban Chicago (U.S.) -
Stephen Davalos
V.P. of External Affairs L.A. Works (U.S.) -
Michelle Dee
Chief Operating Officer Jersey Cares (U.S.) -
Rosie Drumgoole
Chief Executive Officer Chicago Cares (U.S.) -
Aarti Madhusudan
Principal Consultant iVolunteer (India) -
Gianna Montinola
Co-founder Hands On Manila (Philippines) -
Terri O’Brien
Corporate Programs Manager Volunteer Ireland -
Cecilia Ojeda
Executive Director Benenova Paris -
Margaret Seifert
Director of Volunteer Engagement Metro United Way (U.S.) -
Paolo Teta
President RomAltruista (Italy) -
David Vandenberg
Manager of Corporate Citizenship Volunteer Canada -
Jennifer Williamson
CEO Volunteer Fairfax (U.S.) -
Hannah Wojno
Director, International Division Ruach Tova (Israel)