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 (Tuesday, 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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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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Looking for a meaningful way to connect with youth in your community? Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is seeking energetic volunteers to support its Youth Enrichment Series! This is a great opportunity for people passionate about working with diverse communities and encouraging exploration. Volunteers commit to the spring semester (January–May 2025) to build consistency and relationships with youth ages 5–18. Each series focuses on different topics: art, science, music, cooking, social justice, and more. If you’re ready to inspire and engage young minds, learn more and get involved today!
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Many of the kids The Sanneh Foundation serve come to their spaces to play, learn, and get creative. Their KidzTyme program is no different! They’re completely free after school program works with kids of all ages on a wide variety of activities!
Help them facilitate a fun space by sparking creativity in youth, fueling their curiosity by helping them in the STEM lab, burning off energy in gym time or outside, or cultivating their thirst for knowledge in homework help!
You will be having loads of fun daily by providing a safe space for all kids.
Activities include:
Gym time to run around and burn off energy.
Encouraging creativity in their STEM Lab.
Helping pass out snacks and drinks.
Homework help
Outdoor activities
And more activities
KidzTyme programming is from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
More ways to get involved
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Good Deeds Day
Sunday, April 6
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National Volunteer Week
Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 26
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Earth Day
Tuesday, April 22