Bush family's nonprofit Points of Light aims to double American volunteerism by 2035
The initiative seeks to counteract federal funding cuts to nonprofits and AmeriCorps programs, with Points of Light planning to raise and spend $100 million over three years to support the goal.
Neil bush, Points of Light's board chair, emphasized the significant impact volunteers have on communities, highlighting the organization's mission to make volunteering easier and more impactful.
Experts like Susan M. Chambré note that while the goal is admirable, it may be unrealistic given the plateau in volunteer participation rates since 2002, though Points of Light is researching volunteer motivation and the use of technology to connect volunteers with opportunities.
Points of Light is focusing on engaging young people by involving them in the co-creation of volunteer programs, as highlighted by the appointment of a youth engagement manager to their board.
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