Connect With Idealist
Since 1995, we’ve made it our mission to bridge the gap between intention and action.
Learn about our efforts to connect people with social-impact opportunities, and how you can support Idealist's movement to imagine, connect, and act together for a better world.
Our Vision
In this inspiring talk at Creative Mornings, Ami Dar, Founder and Executive Director of Idealist, shares his journey of connecting people with meaningful actions and ideas. By aligning on shared values—such as generosity, respect, and a commitment to dignity and freedom—we can unleash our collective potential to build a better world.
Idealist Days
What might happen, in our community and around the world, if once a month—on 9/9, 10/10, 11/11, etc.—we encouraged each other to do one thing to make our corner of the world a bit better?
By the Numbers
We have connected more than 250,000 organizations with individuals looking for social-impact opportunities that align with their personal and professional goals.
More than 2 million users
More than 2 million users
We are the largest site for social-impact opportunities worldwide.
248 countries represented
248 countries represented
Our reach spans across nations, languages, and cultures.
Over 1 million monthly visits
Over 1 million monthly visits
We have posted over 1 million jobs, 200,000 internships, and 450,000 volunteer listings.
Free Community Action Program
Idealist’s Action Incubator is a virtual program for individuals who want to transform their communities. By providing expert guidance and support, our social-impact coaches help participants develop a plan of action to bring their ideas to life.
A Collection of Kind and Innovative Ideas
Recipes for Action is a collection of ideas to inspire positive change, one action at a time. We invite people from around the world to share the varied and creative ways they’re making a positive impact in their communities to inspire others.
Idealist is the best place to reach like-hearted individuals to support your organization, community group, or event. Since merging with VolunteerMatch in 2025, our platform is connecting more volunteers with opportunities to take action than ever before.
Join More Than 250,000 Organizations
Join More Than 250,000 Organizations
Sign up to join our network of nonprofits, social-impact corporations, and community groups using Idealist to find volunteers.
Explore Recruitment Resources
Explore Recruitment Resources
Check out our library of tips, guides, and webinars for finding and engaging dedicated individuals to support your cause.
Discover Volunteer Solutions
Discover Volunteer Solutions
Share thousands of virtual and on-site volunteer opportunities with your organization's employees or your platform’s audience.
Empowering Social-Impact Professionals
We’re committed to helping people build careers with meaning. Our innovative job search tools and resources—such as the Nonprofit Salary Explorer, email alert functionality, and virtual programming—are designed to support social-impact professionals at every step of their career journey.
Available in Spanish and Portuguese
Our platform is also available in other languages, sharing job listings, volunteer opportunities, and community action programs tailored to the unique contexts of Spanish and Portuguese speakers around the world.
These localized platforms allow us to engage a diverse and global community united for social change.