What is Idealist.org?

Idealist.org is a project of Action Without Borders, a global network of individuals and organizations working to build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives in a healthy environment.

Over 80,000 nonprofit organizations from around the world maintain profiles of their work on Idealist. An organization's profile contains, at the least, some basic information about the work they do, including their mission, contact information, and website address.

Most profiles also include additional information such as current volunteer opportunities and internships, resources and materials that the organization offers, services that they provide to the community, and job openings. You can search for this information by geographic location, keyword, and area of focus.

What is Idealist Teachers?

Idealist Teachers offers resources and tools that can be used to help introduce young people to issues that nonprofit organizations pursue and to encourage them to get involved in their communities.

On Idealist Teachers you'll find a Volunteer Resource Center, free online lesson plans and teaching materials offered by nonprofit organizations, and guides on how to find issue-specific resources on Idealist.

What is Generation Idealist?

Generation Idealist is a resource center geared toward high school- and college-aged youth. Students and other young leaders can explore the Ideas section for new and traditional media coverage of current issues, and connect with youth networks to learn more. The Action section is full of leads on volunteer, study, and work opportunities, as well as suggestions for finding funding and other support for their work; and the Impact section contains advice on how to keep projects organized and sustainable and true to their missions. From activism to service to advocacy work, young people are changing the world, and this resource center can help.