by Stella Dubish
Can you envision a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives, where every person who wants to help another has the ability to do so, and where no opportunities for action or collaboration are missed or wasted? That’s the world Idealist.org envisions and is working to help you create.
Idealist.org is a one-stop website connecting people who want to help with organizations that are helping. Whether you are looking for a volunteering opportunity for a few hours each week or starting a career in public service, Idealist.org provides seemingly endless lists of opportunities as well as articles and tips for getting involved with a wide variety of causes. On Idealist.org, you can create a profile, join a forum or group to keep up with the issue you are passionate about, and connect with other idealists around the world.
You can also:
• Search for a job with a non-profit or non-governmental organization.
• Find an opportunity to volunteer at a local non-profit or for your favorite cause.
• Use the Spanish version of the site.
• Find out about Idealist.org’s career fairs and graduate fairs in your town.
• Read current articles offering advice on philanthropy, non-profit careers, and non-profit news on Idealist’s blog.
• Check out the Non-Profit FAQ resource to find out how non-profits work
• Orderthe all-new Idealist.org’s Handbook to Building a Better World.
• Post an opportunity for other idealists to get involved with your organization or group.
However you decide to use Idealist.org, you will find that its resources, sharpened from fourteen years of experience in online networking, will equip you to make a difference starting today.
