HandsOn Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, is the largest volunteer network in the nation and includes more than 250 HandsOn Action Centers in 16 countries. HandsOn includes a powerful network of more than 70,000 corporate, faith and nonprofit organizations that are answering the call to serve and creating meaningful change in their communities. Annually, the network delivers approximately 30 million hours of volunteer service valued at about $600 million.

generationOn is an online organization that inspires, equips, and mobilizes youth to take action that changes the world and themselves through service.

As the world�s leading volunteer organization with more than 20 years of history and a bipartisan legacy, Points of Light connects people to their power to create positive change and address the critical needs of our communities.

Brandon is an assistant professor of civic engagement and campus director of the American Democracy Project at Florida Gulf Coast University. He will be the inaugural instructor for the first Citizen Academy course. He is currently working on a book length project related to civic dialogue, community organizing, and social change. Brandon holds a Ph.D. from The University of Georgia in political science and a Master�s degree in political science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

The Corporate Institute is the go-to resource for community-minded companies looking to build and expand effective employee volunteer programs.

Since 1958, OneOC has encouraged people to become personally involved in making our community a good and welcoming place to live, work, and raise a family. We are a full-service, nonprofit resource center with extensive integrated services under �one umbrella.� Our Volunteer, Training, Consulting and Business Services are designed to help Orange County nonprofits advance their business efficiency, mission effectiveness, and strategy execution. OneOC�s services uses a collaborative approach to help �accelerate nonprofit success� through an affiliated pool of expert staff, trainers, and consultants who specialize in volunteer management, board excellence, finance and human resources, leadership advancement, program development and fundraising and marketing.