Action Without Borders

Action Without Borders is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1995 and based in the USA. The organization currently runs the Idealist.org, Idealistas.org and Idéaliste.org websites. These web sites are platforms that allow nonprofit organizations to post event information, volunteering opportunities, jobs, resources and services; individuals can then search this information and sign up for volunteering opportunities, apply for jobs, etc. The web site also provides information produced by the nonprofit itself, such as information on volunteering abroad.

Action Without Borders is a member of the European Volunteer Centre (CEV).

Mission

From Idealist.org:

Action Without Borders connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives.

Action Without Borders is independent of any government, political ideology, or religious creed. Our work is guided by the common desire of our members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect.

Vision

• All people can lead free and dignified lives.
• Every person who wants to help another has the ability to do so.
• No opportunities for action or collaboration are missed or wasted.

See also

• Without Borders
• Timeline of Idealist.org news articles
• virtual volunteering
• Community service
• Civic engagement
• List of awards for volunteerism and community service
• VolunteerMatch
• Youth Service America

External links

• Idealist.org - Action Without Borders (English)
• Idealistas.org - Acción Sin Fronteras (Spanish)
• Idéaliste.org - Action Sans Frontières (French)
• Idealist in NYC Blog
• The New Service Blog
• IdealistNews