6 Organizations Making It Easier For You to Take Action
Volunteer Match
“Bringing People Together. VolunteerMatch strengthens communities by making it easier for good people and good causes to connect. The organization offers a variety of online services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and business leaders committed to civic engagement. Our popular service welcomes millions of visitors a year and has become the preferred internet recruiting tool for more than 97,000 nonprofit organizations.”
Idealist
“Our Mission: Idealist connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Idealist is independent of any government, political ideology, or religious creed. Our work is guided by the common desire of our members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect.”
DoSomething
“DoSomething.org makes the world suck less. The largest org for young people and social change, our 2.5 million members tackle campaigns that impact every cause, from poverty to violence to the environment to literally everything else. Any cause, anytime, anywhere. *Mic drop.”
Give Gab
GiveGab is the social network for volunteers. We’re dedicated to helping volunteers and nonprofit organizations find each other in their local communities. Our goal is to create a fun, online environment that encourages volunteer hours, donations, and social interactions. We want to make more, happy volunteers and increase volunteerism around the world. “
Binky Patrol
“We are an all volunteer, national, non-profit organization making and distributing homemade blankets to children born HIV+, drug-addicted, infected with AIDS or other chronic & terminal illnesses, those who are abused, in foster care or experiencing trauma of any kind. Our recipients are from 0-18.”
The Free Dictionary
“Farlex, Inc., is partnering with the World Food Program’s school feeding program to help fight hunger and promote learning, and you can help! By playing, learning, and reading at The Free Dictionary, you can earn meals to be donated to hungry children. More learning means more meals. Registering is free.”