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 38 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.
Gather and Engage
Points of Light Events
Jan. 28
Moments and Milestones that Drive Year-Round Volunteer Impact
Virtual EventPrepare for Global Volunteer Month with this live virtual event tailored to companies.
Learn MoreJan. 29
Make a Plan for Global Volunteer Month
Virtual EventNonprofits and NGOs, join this live event to prepare for Global Volunteer Month.
Learn MoreApril 1–30, 2025
Global Volunteer Month
Honor and celebrate volunteers worldwide while encouraging volunteerism everywhere.
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Join the Movement
NONPROFITS AND NGOS
Gain access to insights, innovations, and training designed to empower Nonprofits and NGOs, facilitating effective action among partners and volunteers.
Learn MoreCorporations and Businesses
Establish corporate volunteerism standards and redefine community and employee engagement for your business.
Learn MoreIndividuals
Transform the world by connecting with volunteer opportunities and receiving recognition for your service efforts.
Learn MoreThe Latest
- Points of Light Blog: Stories of social impact and innovative resources for companies, nonprofits and everyday people.
- Daily Point of Light Honorees: Get inspired by Honoree stories and nominate an extraordinary volunteer.
- Civic Engagement Research: Exploring attitudes, barriers and participation rates around community engagement with the goal of increasing action globally.
- Corporate Resources: Learning briefs, webinars and blogs from our experts.
- Newsroom: Updates and announcements.
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When you give to Points of Light, you support the vision of millions of individuals and organizations across the globe helping to solve society’s greatest challenges through volunteer service.
