(Good Deeds Day)
Have you ever felt that you want to use your spare time to do some good, but don't know where to start? Fret not, because Points of Light has the perfect solution for you, no matter where you are in the world.
Points of Light is a massive organization, in fact, the world's largest, dedicated to connection volunteers with charities, nonprofits, and corporations to take action that will change the world.
The organization combines has a gigantic network of affiliates in over 250 cities around the globe and mobilizes a mind-boggling 20 million hours of volunteer service per year.
Over five million people lend their time and energy to work together to create a better tomorrow. And to make sure that this number will keep growing continuously, Points of Light has found a special partner in 2018.
This year, PoL announced that it will partner with Good Deeds Day, an annual global celebration that unites people from more than 100 countries to do good deeds for the benefit of others and the planet.
Interested individuals and organizations can sign up for a myriad of projects that will take place on Good Deeds Day 2018, which will be held on April 15.
In the United States, this special day will then kick off National Volunteer Week, with thousands of volunteer projects and special events already scheduled.
If you want to take this incredible opportunity to meet likeminded people and volunteer together, be sure to check out one of the links above and find a project close to your heart.
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Goodnet was initiated by Shari Arison and is operated by The Ted Arison Family Foundation. Shari Arison is also the initiator of Good Deeds Day.
