Global Volunteer Month is a time to celebrate volunteers as well as inspire volunteerism around the globe. Volunteers, you are the heartbeat of strengthening communities, and we’re celebrating you all month long as well as calling on people everywhere to take action, because we know that every act of service builds a more connected world. Throughout April, lend your time, talent and passion to making a real difference in your own backyard and cause a ripple effect around the world.
Learn
To be an effective volunteer, it's essential to have a thorough understanding of the history that shapes our current situation, the ongoing needs, and the dynamics of our community. As you think about your volunteer service, please utilize these resources to reflect on your motivations for helping others and how to approach your service with a focus on inclusivity and awareness of social issues.
Volunteer
There are thousands of ways to take action during Global Volunteer Month! Explore a variety of options to uncover an opportunity that aligns with your passions, talents, and availability. This section also features environmental opportunities for Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22, 2026).
Recognize
Millions of people act on their power to do good every day, using their hearts, hands and minds to help strengthen communities and solve persistent problems. We recognize their individual stories, and lift them up to inspire others so we may each, in our own way, answer the call to make a difference. Nominate an outstanding volunteer for a Daily Point of Light Award.
Member Highlight:
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Everyone can do something good, be it large or small, to improve the lives of others. By keeping Little Free Libraries full of books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. Learn more.
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Bring your team for a fun relaxing day working outside gardening, building and enjoying each others company while supporting a great cause!
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St. Anne’s Place (SAP), People Serving People’s emergency shelter provides private family bedrooms and shared bathrooms, personal care items, and meals for up to 16 families each night.
There are a few ways you can get involved:
1. View our Needed Items List at loom.ly/MQCD3tE and shop for in-kind gifts at your favorite local stores.
2. Use our Amazon Wish List at loom.ly/C6-U8Js to shop and ship your donations directly to SAP.
More ways to get involved
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Good Deeds Day
Sunday, April 12
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National Volunteer Week
Sunday, April 19 to Saturday, April 25
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Earth Day
Wednesday, April 22