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Every Wednesday night, Pastor Josh Riggs puts on sweatpants and walks into a Vermont women's prison to lead services, deliberately dressing like the incarcerated women he serves. He's one of over 70 volunteers bringing spiritual support to people behind bars across Vermont's six prisons.
Three Vermont women have each volunteered with hospice for over 45 years, becoming some of the longest-serving hospice volunteers in the nation. Their secret? They say end-of-life care isn't sad—it's about helping people live fully until their last moment.
With over 800 lakes and ponds to protect, Vermont is calling on everyday people to become citizen scientists this summer. Four volunteer programs make it easy to help track water quality, invasive species, and algae blooms.
Vermont's Lakes and Ponds Program needs volunteers to monitor over 800 lakes and ponds this summer. Since 1979, citizen scientists have helped track water quality, invasive species, and harmful algal blooms across the state.
For three decades, trained volunteers in central Vermont have helped thousands of families navigate confusing tax forms at no cost. This year, they're expecting to assist 1,800 households earning under $69,000.
Volunteers in Vermont's Green Mountains have spent four years building and maintaining an entire network of mountain bike trails designed specifically for adaptive riders. The trails allow people with disabilities to experience the same thrills and challenges as any mountain biker.
A Vermont organization that helps seniors stay independent is searching for volunteers after 22 years of connecting neighbors. The program provides rides, groceries, and friendship to older adults who want to remain in their homes.
Volunteers across Vermont are teaming up with scientists to create the state's second butterfly atlas, tracking how species have changed over 20 years. Their citizen science work is helping shape future conservation efforts while connecting communities to nature.
After devastating 2023 floods, Vermont neighbors created Culvert Crawlers to inspect drainage pipes under roads and prevent future disasters. The grassroots program now helps small towns monitor over 700 culverts they couldn't check alone.
The American Red Cross is celebrating the 4,000+ Alabama volunteers who make up 90% of its workforce while recruiting helpers for roles from disaster response to blood drives. National Volunteer Week runs April 19-25. #
Over 25,000 volunteers picked up 427,000 tons of trash across Vermont during the state's 55-year Green Up Day tradition. College students, families, and community members spent their first Saturday in May ensuring their state stays beautiful.
Volunteers across Vermont are teaming up with scientists to map every butterfly species in the state, helping create what may be America's first-ever second butterfly atlas. Even on days when not a single butterfly appeared, these citizen scientists showed up to collect data that will guide conservation for decades.
A Safe Haven for Newborns is honoring the volunteers who power their life-saving mission this Volunteer Month. The Florida organization says volunteers bring not just support, but the human connection that families in crisis desperately need.
A New York hospice volunteer has dedicated three decades to helping the organization thrive, while two others were named Volunteers of the Year. Hospice of Orleans celebrated their volunteers during National Volunteer Week with heartfelt recognition.
Volunteers in Colorado's Eagle County donated over 5,000 hours building affordable homes in 2025, saving Habitat for Humanity more than half a million dollars in labor costs. National Volunteer Appreciation Week spotlights how giving back benefits both communities and the volunteers themselves.
The Bedford Citizen is seeking nominations to celebrate community volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Residents have until April 10 to nominate their local heroes.
Vermont's loon population has exploded from just 15 nesting pairs in the 1990s to 115 last year, thanks to floating rafts, volunteers, and a lead sinker ban. The comeback is so successful that conservationists are now testing whether loons can thrive without the rafts on some lakes.
The Salvation Army in Lock Haven celebrated its volunteers with an appreciation dinner, honoring those who give their time to serve families in need. Two standout volunteers received special recognition for their year-round dedication to the community.
Across Colorado's Front Range, dozens of nonprofits are calling for volunteers to help feed families, shelter the homeless, and build homes. April's National Volunteer Month offers the perfect chance to get involved and make a real difference in your community.
Nearly a thousand volunteers in Cape Coral spent three days packing specially formulated meals to fight child malnutrition worldwide. The weekend event brought together students, church members, and community volunteers who packed enough meals to feed hundreds of children.
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