Promote youth volunteerism

Explore our Volunteer Resource Center for information about matching your students with volunteer opportunities, starting a volunteer program in your school, service learning, and family volunteering.

Both you and your students can sign up for customized email alerts (they're free) to receive notifications of volunteer opportunities in your area.

Help your students find volunteer opportunities through the resources in Generation Idealist.

Connect your class with your community

Discover your local nonprofit organizations and invite them to come speak to your class.

Implement a service learning program using the resources listed in the Volunteer Resource Center.

Try iMentor Interactive, a nonprofit technical assistance program that can help you build an online mentoring program at your school.

Present your students with a diverse research tool

Show your students our page for news and inspiration for youth who want to make a difference.

Help your students turn their ideas into action

Students will find resources on how to start their own club, community project, or organization. They can also learn about a variety of other ways to take action on issues they care about, including pursuing related career and educational opportunities.

They can find resources for young leaders and connect with other youth who want to make a difference. We also point kids toward organizations that provide funding for student projects.

Use nonprofit resources in your classroom

Idealist offers a database of resources and materials produced by nonprofits.

Materials offered include curricula, reports, newsletters, videos, pamphlets, class speakers, and much more.

Learn more about using Idealist in your classroom with our issue guides:

Human Rights Education

Environmental Education

Submit a school project proposal and get funding.

Explore nonprofit careers

Learning to Give curriculum introduces 3rd through 12th graders to the different kinds of careers available at nonprofit organizations.