Student-led. Locally verified. Globally connected.
The Global Directory of Grassroots Environmental Action
Find verified environmental nonprofits near you, discover volunteer events on an interactive map, and log your hours — all in one place.
The Problem
33,000+
U.S. nonprofits most students never find
480M+
students worldwide looking for a way to help
Our Global Goal
100+
countries with youth-led environmental action
9,000+
organizations this model could eventually reach
Every organization verified
Our team reviews every nonprofit before it appears on Planetero. No unvetted listings — just real organizations doing real environmental work.
What's happening near you
Type your ZIP code and the map filters to organizations and volunteer events within reach. Finding something you can actually get to has never been easier.
Your hours, on record
Volunteer hours are logged to your public profile. Build a visible record of your environmental contributions — useful for college applications, scholarships, and beyond.
Where will you make an impact?
Explore verified organizations and upcoming volunteer opportunities and programs. Click any pin to learn more.
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The Opportunity Ahead
Here's the scale of what Planetero is working to solve.
480M+
students aged 15–18 worldwide who could be volunteering right now
33,000+
environmental nonprofits in the U.S. alone — most with no way to reach student volunteers
573
organizations verified for real youth programs, across roughly 128+ countries
Community
Members making a difference
Real people, real action.
Research
Research
A look at the research behind the directory — population data, nonprofit databases, and youth networks Planetero draws from.
UN Population Division
UNESCO
Common App
Charity Navigator
Candid / GuideStar
Cause IQ
UN ECOSOC Database
Eco-Schools
Global Youth Biodiversity Network
Roots and Shoots
YOUNGO
Pan African Climate Justice Alliance
VolunteerMatch
Patagonia Action Works
See all our research
Ready to make a difference?
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