The Alliance for Youth is dedicated to mobilizing individuals, groups and organizations from every part of American life, to build and strengthen the character and competence of our youth.
• AmeriCorps
A national service program through which 40,000 people each year tackle community problems from disaster relief to tutoring.
• Association of Volunteer Administration
This international profession association enhances the competence of its members and strengthens the profession of volunteer resources management.
• BoardSource
This website provides practical information, tools and best practices training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofits.
• Corporation for National and Community Service
This government service matches talented, motivated people with opportunities to serve their community and the nation.
• Freedom Corps
This coordinating council, operating from the White House and chaired by President Bush, works to strengthen our culture and help find opportunities for every American to start volunteering.
• Make a Difference Day
The most encompassing national day of helping others -- a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Find out more.
• Ready to Learn - Ready to Work
Ready to Learn – Ready to Work (www.WorkAndLearn.com) is designed to help prepare Salem-Keizer students for success. Through work-based learning experiences ranging from job shadows and internships to workplace tours and classroom presentations, employers will help make lessons come alive in a hands-on setting. When students have access to the workplace, they learn first-hand how things they study in school are connected to jobs, careers, and further education. Students better understand the importance of workforce skills and attitudes and begin to develop a vision of their future.
• Points of Light Foundation
The national resource center for volunteers across the country. Their mission is to engage more people more effectively in volunteer community service.
• The Nonprofit Times
A popular monthly newspaper covering all aspects of nonprofit work, including volunteers.
• Volunteer Connection
This site connects with the Volunteer Center National Network and provides volunteers with a direct connection to local volunteer opportunities.
