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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. #
More than 115,000 volunteers have removed 900 tons of trash from Alabama's coast since 1987, and now the state's largest cleanup event is back for its 39th year. On September 19, communities across three counties will gather for four hours of environmental action that turns neighbors into ocean protectors.
Hundreds of Alabama Power volunteers worked across the state on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, serving breakfast to hundreds, beautifying historic districts, and filling backpacks for families in need. The effort shows how one company's culture of service can strengthen entire communities.
Alabama's beloved coastal cleanup returns September 19, inviting anyone to join a movement that's united more than 110,000 volunteers since 1987. This simple four-hour event has become one of the state's most powerful examples of community-driven conservation.
Cullman County's meal delivery program helps homebound seniors stay independent while giving volunteers a flexible way to make a real difference. The program needs more drivers as demand grows across seven community centers.
The Cullman County Public Library System needs volunteers who can spare just one or two hours a week to keep books flowing and programs running. Even the smallest time commitment makes a real difference in keeping this community resource accessible to everyone.
A small-town Alabama rescue squad is collecting truckloads of donations for an Oxford, Mississippi community still reeling from January's devastating ice storm. The all-volunteer team plans to deliver critical supplies this Saturday after their Mississippi counterparts called for help.
More than 30 Alabama beaches are getting a major cleanup this September, continuing a 39-year tradition that has mobilized over 110,000 volunteers since 1987. Free parking, supplies, and hot dogs await volunteers ready to protect Gulf Coast waters.
A new platform in Alabama is making it easier than ever for volunteers and nonprofits to find each other. The Volunteer Switchboard connects willing helpers with organizations that need them, all through one simple signup.
Children navigating Alabama's family court system often have one constant person in their corner: a trained volunteer advocate. Now Jefferson County CASA is searching for 30 more volunteers to help 175 kids facing tough situations find their way forward.
Over 115,000 volunteers have removed 900 tons of trash from Alabama's coast since 1987, and this year's cleanup needs your help. The state's largest single-day volunteer event happens September 19 across 33 zones. #
When daily life became a physical struggle for Alabama grandparents raising their granddaughter with special needs, their community showed up with hammers and hope. A custom wheelchair ramp now gives the family safer access and peace of mind.
Over 100 volunteers lined the streets of Dothan, Alabama to pass books hand-to-hand across the street, moving an entire bookstore in hours. The "Book Brigade" turned a daunting task into a celebration of community connection.
Nearly 400 University of South Alabama volunteers just delivered essential services to their homeless neighbors in one massive day of action. From healthcare to haircuts, these students proved that community support can happen at scale.
When fire devastated an Opelika daycare, volunteers braved freezing temperatures to help salvage what they could. Their quick response gave hope to families and staff facing an uncertain timeline for reopening.
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.
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.
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