Some volunteer and community-service Web Sites:
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America's Promise: Organization to support and build upon existing youth organizations.
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CityCares: The umbrella group for local volunteer organizations such as "Greater D.C. Cares."
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Idealist: Houses a variety of tips for non-profit organizations, guides to non-profits and more. A global site.
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Corporation for National and Community Service: The Web site for AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and other programs which are domestic versions of the Peace Corps.
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NetAid: Database of online volunteering opportunities. Activities are focused on efforts to support organizations working in or for developing countries. Managed by the United Nations Volunteers Programme.
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Points of Light Foundation: The Points of Light Foundation has several documents that can help employee volunteer program managers. Click on "corporate assistance" on the left navigational bar.
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Service Leader: A wide variety of information about managing volunteers, volunteer software, legal issues with volunteers, volunteer recruiting, and more.
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VolunteerMatch: Matches volunteers with organizations in need of help.
NOTE: Workforce does not endorse these sites, and is not responsible for their content.