All About Volunteers

Wright Pillow, woodturner, Arkansas Artist registry member. Picture provided by the Arkansas Arts Council.

Learn how the Corporation for National and Community Service can increase the impact of your organization through its volunteer programs—AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps* VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, Senior Corps, Learn and Serve America, and Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.  The Corporation provides financial support, through grants, and human support through volunteer efforts.  Learn about the economic impact of volunteerism, resources for volunteer retention and community engagement, and Arkansas’ trends and rankings in civic life.

The Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Community Services and Nonprofit Support website connects you to the programs, services, training, technical assistance and special events provided by the Division of Community Service and Nonprofit Support.  Their FAQ section answers your questions about the division's different services.

The Points of Light Foundation affects volunteering by providing local delivery systems, building skills, knowledge and programs and raising public awareness to ensure that volunteering is a part of the public consciousness.

Volunteer Match is the largest online network of participating nonprofits, matching volunteers with nonprofit needs.  Post your organization’s volunteer opportunities, with the option of enhanced services and listings.

Little Rock has been designated a City of Service. The bipartisan Cities of Service coalition and its member cities are responding to the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act’s historic call to action by finding new and innovative ways to harness the power of volunteers. Find a volunteer opportunity, or list your organization's volunteer need at littlerockserves.org today.

Service Leader.org is a project of the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs of the University of Texas at Austin.  They provide information on all aspects of volunteerism including information for volunteers, volunteer management, virtual volunteering, and documents and reports on volunteerism.