"I love Points of Light | Creating a Global Culture of Volunteering"

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About UsContact/Follow Us Our Mission What We Do Products & Services We create products and services that help volunteers, nonprofits and corporations maximize their impact. Learn More Quicklinks Service Enterprise Corporate Solutions Recognition Service Fellows Research & Insights Points of Light reports and toolkits share best practices and innovative ideas to equip individuals and organizations to make a difference. Learn More Quicklinks Volunteer Toolkits Benchmarking Studies Convenings & Awareness We connect great minds and awaken communities, so that together we evolve to address the world’s changing needs. Learn More Quicklinks Listen Learn Act to End Racism Points of Light Conference Days of Service Accelerating People-Powered Change At the core of our philosophy is the belief that the most powerful force in the world is the individual who has realized their power to do good. At Points of Light, we inspire, equip and connect nonprofits, businesses and individuals ready to apply their time, talent, voice and resources to solve society’s greatest challenges. Learn More About Our Work Learn About the Points of Light Global Network Learn About Our Corporate Partnerships See How We Recognize Individual Volunteers Who We Serve Nonprofits We help nonprofits recruit, train and manage community volunteers. Learn More Quicklinks Our Global Network Service Enterprise Nonprofit Resources Corporate Partners We bring business leaders together to serve and solve global problems. Learn More Quicklinks Corporate Solutions Corporate Service Council The Civic 50 Awards Corporate Resources Social Impact Guide Individuals We connect individuals and families with local opportunities to make a difference. Learn More Quicklinks Find Volunteer Opportunities Youth & Family Volunteering Daily Point of Light Points of Light Blog Read stories about extraordinary volunteers, innovative nonprofits and community-minded companies, and get inspired by those who are making a difference in their communities and around the world. Categories Daily Point of Light Points of Light Global Network Corporate Social Responsibility Get Involved Find a Volunteer Opportunity or Start a Project Build or Grow Your Employee Volunteer Program Make a Donation to Support Our Work Take Part in a Points of Light Event Upcoming Events Reimagine, revitalize and recommit. 2022 Points of Light Conference, July 13-15 Resources By Type Data Sheets Reports Toolkits By Topic For Nonprofits For Corporate Partners Civic Life Today: The State of Global Civic Engagement These five distinct and in-depth reports examine attitudes, barriers and participation rates globally, as well as in the U.S., the U.K, Brazil and India and provide actionable takeaways for businesses, non-profits and individuals. DOWNLOAD THE REPORT Donate Our Mission What We Do Overview Products & Services Service Enterprise Corporate Solutions Recognition Service Fellows Research & Insights Volunteer Toolkits Benchmarking Studies Convenings & Awareness Listen Learn Act to End Racism Points of Light Conference Days of Service Who We Serve Overview Nonprofits Our Global Network Service Enterprise Nonprofit Resources Corporate Partners Corporate Solutions Corporate Service Council The Civic 50 Awards Corporate Resources Social Impact Guide Individuals Find Volunteer Opportunities Youth & Family Volunteering Daily Point of Light Blog Get Involved Overview Find a Volunteer Opportunity or Start a Project Build or Grow Your Employee Volunteer Program Make a Donation to Support Our Work Upcoming Events Reimagine, revitalize and recommit. 2022 Points of Light Conference, July 13-15 Resources All Resources By Type Data Sheets Reports Toolkits By Topic For Nonprofits For Corporate Partners Donate About UsContact/Follow Us Register now for Points of Light Conference Join us at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in person or virtually from home for our can’t-miss hybrid event from July 13-15. Learn More and Reserve Your Spot Today Thank You for Celebrating Global Volunteer Month During the entire month of April, organizations and individuals around the world celebrated the power of people who tackle society’s greatest challenges, and build stronger, more vibrant communities through volunteerism and everyday actions. Learn More Disaster Response Points of Light and our Global Network stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine who are being impacted by attacks of war that are placing millions of lives at risk. Learn more about how you can help. Learn More Civic Life Today: The State of Global Civic Engagement These five distinct and in-depth reports examine attitudes, barriers and participation rates globally, as well as in the U.S., the U.K, Brazil and India and provide actionable takeaways for businesses, non-profits and individuals. Download the Report Creating a World Where No One Sits on the SidelinesThe world is full of heroes — individuals with a desire to help, nonprofits identifying needs, corporations with resources — but it's not always easy to bring them together. Points of Light sits at the intersection of these three audiences and with our Global Network, we help forge new connections, inspiring and accelerating people-powered change in communities around the world to solve society's toughest issues. Equipping Hundreds of Nonprofits We work with nonprofits, sharing insights, innovations and training to better facilitate action among partners and volunteers. Learn More Engaging Community-Minded Corporations We partner with leading companies to share best practices, and set the standard for corporate volunteerism and the way businesses engage in their communities. Learn More Empowering Millions of Volunteers We inspire and equip individuals and families to be a force that transforms the world, connecting them with opportunities to serve and recognizing their efforts. Learn More Points of Light's Civic Circle We believe we’re on the cusp of a new era, the Civic Century, where people will be the driving force of change. And we know individuals are taking action in many ways, and that doing good comes in many forms. Points of Light’s Civic Circle is a framework that represents your power to lead, lend support and take action for causes you care about. Combine various elements to advance an issue or solve a problem in multiple ways. It’s your system for changing systems. Learn More Recent UpdatesDaily Point of LightAmerican Girl Doll Aficionado Donates “Adopt-a-Doll” to Girls in NeedDec 03, 2021By: Points of LightDaily Point of LightTeen Inspires Youth Through Mentorship and Volunteer Projects in North Carolina CommunityMay 04, 2022By: Morganne MallonStoryFour Inspiring Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss at the 2022 Points of Light ConferenceMay 04, 2022By: Points of LightDaily Point of LightVolunteer Helps Keep Central Park a Sanctuary for New YorkersMay 03, 2022By: Morganne MallonDaily Point of LightVolunteer Helps Improve Philadelphia Community Through Multitude of Service ActsMay 02, 2022By: Morganne MallonSee All Stories The Points of Light Global NetworkThe Points of Light Global Network includes innovative volunteer-mobilizing organizations who serve more than 177 affiliates across 38 countries around the world. Together we offer creative, impactful and inspiring ways for people to take action and engage in their communities. See the difference we make. 16 Million Hours of Volunteer Service Each Year Get Involved $482 Million Annual Dollar Value of Volunteer Hours Read Our Stories 5 Million People Engaged Per Year Start Volunteering 38 Countries Served by the Points of Light Global Network Learn More DAILY POINT OF LIGHT AWARD Honor The Volunteers Who Brighten Our World We recognize individuals and families who give their time, talent, voice and resources to make a difference in their communities. Through their extraordinary work, these points of light demonstrate the power of individuals to spark change and improve the world. Read About Our Daily Point of Light Honorees Make a DonationWhen 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. Our Corporate Partners are Committed to Leading Change Learn More About Corporate Partnerships We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves, a shining purpose, the illumination of a Thousand Points of Light… We all have something to give." — President George H.W. Bush, Founder of Points of Light Group 600 Means St NWAtlanta, GA 30318 [email protected] Follow Us About UsHistoryLeadershipNewsroomCareersFor NonprofitsFor CorporationsFor VolunteersContactPrivacy Policy Subscribe to Email Alerts Donate ©2022 Points of Light. All rights reserved. Donate About UsHistoryLeadershipNewsroomCareersFor NonprofitsFor CorporationsFor VolunteersContactPrivacy Policy Group 600 Means St NWAtlanta, GA 30318 [email protected] ©2022 Points of Light. 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