Volunteer and Community Service Web Sites

Some volunteer and community-service Web Sites:

• America's Promise: Organization to support and build upon existing youth organizations.

• CityCares: The umbrella group for local volunteer organizations such as "Greater D.C. Cares."

• Idealist: Houses a variety of tips for non-profit organizations, guides to non-profits and more. A global site.

• Corporation for National and Community Service: The Web site for AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and other programs which are domestic versions of the Peace Corps.

• NetAid: Database of online volunteering opportunities. Activities are focused on efforts to support organizations working in or for developing countries. Managed by the United Nations Volunteers Programme.

• Points of Light Foundation: The Points of Light Foundation has several documents that can help employee volunteer program managers. Click on "corporate assistance" on the left navigational bar.

• Service Leader: A wide variety of information about managing volunteers, volunteer software, legal issues with volunteers, volunteer recruiting, and more.

• VolunteerMatch: Matches volunteers with organizations in need of help.

NOTE: Workforce does not endorse these sites, and is not responsible for their content.