Overview
Organizations come to Points of Light to build stronger volunteer stronger volunteer strategies. For those ready to go further, this is where the work deepens.
Through AL!VE (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement), volunteer-mobilizing organizations can access specialized support designed to strengthen how volunteer engagement drives mission impact. This partnership extends the Points of Light nonprofit pathway—connecting you to advanced tools, training, and certification opportunities that build on what you already do well.
What support can include
Whether you’re building a volunteer engagement from the ground up or evolving an established strategy, AL!VE offers practical, field-tested support to help you lead volunteer engagement with intention.
- Volunteer engagement training to build skills and confidence across your team
- Change management and capacity-building support to embed volunteers into core strategy
- Service Enterprise certification pathways to align volunteer engagement with organizational performance
- Practical tools and peer-informed best practices grounded in real-world experience
