About Idealist
A global hub for social impact that connects people with jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities to build a better world.
The community at a glance
Idealist is an online community for Volunteers with roughly 1.7M members. It has been around since 1995. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Volunteering communities list.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Idealist for?
- Best for Volunteers enthusiasts looking for a an independent setup-based community with forum discussion.
- Is Idealist free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does Idealist have?
- Roughly 1.7M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What topics does Idealist cover?
- On the Hive Index, Idealist is organized under Volunteers.
- How do I join Idealist?
- You can join Idealist by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Volunteering communities like?
- Communities for people seeking volunteer opportunities and sharing the experience of giving back. Facebook groups help find volunteer placements internationally, Discord-based communities combine peer support with volunteer coordination, and humanitarian organizations connect emergency response volunteers.
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