Action Without Borders www.idealist.org
Uses the web to connect people, organizations and resources. Thirty-five thousand organizations use Idealist.org to post nonprofit jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities. View the information on the site or receive email updates with new listings matching your interests.
America's Promise www.americaspromise.org
Goal is to mobilize people from every sector of American life to build the character and competence of our nation's youth.
America's Second Harvest www.secondharvest.org
Mission is to feed hungry people by soliciting and distributing food and grocery products through a nationwide network of certified affiliate food banks and food-rescue programs. Also, to educate the public about the nature of, and solutions to, the problems of hunger in America.
American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society, the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization, is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem through research, education and service.
American Red Cross www.redcross.org
Governed by volunteers and supported by community donations, the American Red Cross is a nationwide network of nearly 1,000 chapters and Blood Services regions dedicated to saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
AmeriCorps www.americorps.org
A national service program that has engaged more than 400,000 Americans in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, homeland security, health and the environment.
Association to Benefit Children www.a-b-c.org
Association to Benefit Children (ABC) is dedicated to bringing joy and warmth to disadvantaged children and their families through innovative programs including early childhood education, housing assistance, mental health services, family preservation, foster care, reunification and adoption, crisis intervention, job training, after-school tutoring and mentoring.
Best Buddies www.bestbuddies.org
Dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
Big Brothers Big Sisters www.bbbsa.org
Serves children by providing one-to-one professionally supported mentoring relationships. The role of a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple is to be a friend to a child and offer support of the child's dreams and goals.
CASA www.nationalcasa.org
Everyday people are appointed by judges to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. Volunteers work on behalf of these children until they are placed into safe, permanent and nurturing homes.
Coro www.coro.org
Mission is to strengthen communities and the democratic process by preparing individuals for effective and ethical leadership in the public affairs arena.
Covenant House www.covenanthouse.org
Provides food, shelter, crisis care and educational and vocational training as well as transitional living programs and aftercare to homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.
Friends of Island Academy www.foiany.org
Conducts outreach into the juvenile justice system and serves adolescents making the transition from incarceration back to their communities. Provides mentoring, job readiness training, job placement and on-site educational services and counseling.
Habitat for Humanity International www.habitat.org
Habitat for Humanity International seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need.
Hands On Network www.HandsOnNetwork.org
Hands On affiliates (formerly CityCares), known as "Cares" or "Hands On" organizations, engage more than 300,000 volunteers in direct service to their communities each year. Affiliates plan and manage 33,000 hands-on service projects addressing a broad spectrum of social needs.
Meals on Wheels www.mowaa.org
Represents member organizations around the country who provide home-delivered meals to senior citizens and other people in need, including disabled individuals, at all income levels, who are unable to prepare meals for themselves.
National Black Deaf Advocates www.nbda.org
Aim is to strengthen the educational, cultural, social, political and economic advancement of deaf and hard-of-hearing African Americans. NBDA has 30 chapters across the United States and in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
NetAid www.netaid.org
Mission is to build an active network of people and organizations in developed countries committed to ending extreme poverty around the world.
Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Center www.pointsoflight.org
Engages and mobilizes millions of volunteers who are helping to solve serious social problems in thousands of communities through a variety of programs and services.
Public Allies www.publicallies.org
Mission is to advance diverse young leaders to strengthen communities, nonprofits and civic participation by sharing responsibility for improving their own lives and the lives of those around them.
Rock the Vote www.rockthevote.org
Dedicated to protecting freedom of expression and empowering young people to change the world. Across the nation, Rock the Vote Community Street Teams are engaging young people as civic activists and contributors to the political process.
Safe Horizon www.safehorizon.org
Provides support, prevents violence and promotes justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities throughout New York City's five boroughs.
SERVEnet Youth Service America www.servenet.org
SERVEnet is Youth Service America's award-winning program that leverages cutting-edge technology, creating the most comprehensive service and volunteering website on the Internet for all ages. In addition to volunteer opportunities and a talent bank of willing volunteers, SERVEnet hosts the National Service Calendar.
The Partnership for the Homeless www.partnershipforthehomeless.org
Committed to partnering with faith communities, neighborhood-based organizations, businesses and the government to attack the causes of homelessness, empowering homeless people to leave the city's streets and shelters for lives of independence and financial stability.
