A Greater Cause

101 Ideas For Combining Service and Learning
This site offer information on possible ways for volunteers to participate in specific areas.

American Institute for Public Service
Founded in 1972, by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Senator Robert Taft, Jr. and Sam Beard founded the American Institute for Public Service, a 501(c)(3) public foundation, to establish a Nobel Prize for public and community service. The Jefferson Awards.

AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps members serve through more than 2,100 nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based organizations. Individuals tutor and mentor youth, build affordable housing, teach computer skills, clean parks and streams, run after-school programs, and help communities respond to disasters.

Best Buddies
Best Buddies is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. Best Buddies has touched the lives of over 175,000 individuals.

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a volunteer mentoring program working to improve the lives of children and youth around the world.

Campus Cares
The CampusCares Web site provides an overview of community service and civic engagement - what the terms mean, what those on campus are doing, and where to go for more information. Plus you'll find ideas and examples useful to those interested in increasing their campus's service activities.

Campus Compact
Campus Compact is a national coalition of close to 850 college and university presidents committed to the civic purposes of higher education. Visit this site for helpful resources on service-learning and grant opportunities.

Children's Miracle Network
A beneficiary of multiple SAE events each year, CMN's website offers volunteer programs, donation options and many other sources of information to create awareness about children's health.

City Cares
With multiple locations around the country, City Cares offers many different volunteer activities. They offer everything from national events to local fundraisers to support your community.

City Year
City Year believes that young people in service could be a powerful resource. This site seeks to demonstrate, improve, and promote the concept of national service.

EarthDay.gov
The Environmental Protection Agency launched EarthDay.gov to provide Americans with a comprehensive guide to envoronmental service opportunities. This site is an interagency federal resource for citizens who want to participate in environmental activities.

Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization. Get involved locally or in another region by using their online guide. News rooms and a gift shop are also available online.

Hunger Banquet
A powerful site that illustrates the realities of poverty in our world. Be sure to sit at the table and take the hunger quiz while you're there!

Jack Orchard ALS Foundation
The Jack Orchard ALS Foundation exists to support scientific research into therapies for those suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease or ALS), to help ALS sufferers remain hopeful through a volunteer-based patient service program known as Extra Hands for ALS, and to spearhead a national education campaign to inspire grassroots participation in the fight against ALS.

Kiwanis International
An organization for the people of the world, Kiwanis, intends to improve quality of life for everyone through volunteer efforts. Find one of more than 13,000 clubs to volunteer your time.

National Marrow Donor Program
The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) is the international leader in the facilitation of unrelated marrow and blood stem cell transplantation. A non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, Minn., the NMDP facilitates unrelated marrow and blood stem cell transplants for patients with life-threatening diseases who do not have matching donors in their families.

Points of Light Foundation and Volunteer Center National Network
Founded by former President George Bush, this nonprofit organization promotes volunteerism. With a small membership fee you will receive: discounts, skill-building, visibility, access and information.

Rotary International
Rotary International is a not-for-profit corporation that promotes world understanding through international humanitarian service programs and educational and cultural exchanges.

Share Our Strength
Share Our Strength is a national nonprofit that inspires and organizes individuals and businesses to share their strengths to help end hunger. They raise funds in innovative ways — from holding volunteer-led special events across the country to developing cause-related marketing ventures and corporate partnerships.

USA Freedom Corps
This site is President George Bush's attempt to find opportunities for every American to start volunteering. Ability to volunteer is extended to individuals, non-profits, buisnesses and educators.

Volunteer Match

Volunteer.gov/gov
Designed and maintained by the Department of the Interior, this website offers volunteer opportunities through the USA Freedom Corps Volunteer Network. You can search by the type of service opportunity, your ZIP code, or your state.

Fundraising Ideas
Ideas to help raise funds for your philanthropy are detailed here.
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Tips for Planning a Meaningful Project
This resource lists 8 tips to help you organize your next community service activity.
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