The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.
We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed - every day.
Points of Light is the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, mobilizing millions of people to take action that is changing the world. Through a Global Network of 113 affiliates, in 34 states and 32 countries, and partnerships with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages more than 3.8 million volunteers in 13.7 million hours of service each year.
We inspire, equip and mobilize people to create positive change through volunteering and civic engagement. For details, go to www.pointsoflight.org.
VolunteerMatch, Powered by Idealist is the world's largest volunteer recruitment and engagement network.
In 2025, VolunteerMatch joined forces with Idealist to form a unified platform, connecting individuals who want to do good with social-impact opportunities. Together, we've connected 250,000+ organizations with over 40 million individuals, delivered billions of dollars in social impact, and engaged hundreds of thousands through free educational opportunities, webinars, and events. To learn more and get involved, visit idealist.org.