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Rapid City is calling for volunteers to help bring its massive America 250 birthday celebration to life this July. The five-day event will feature drone shows, fireworks at Mount Rushmore, parades, and family activities across the Black Hills.
Rapid City's America250 Birthday Bash is calling for volunteers to help make five days of patriotic celebration a success. Two-hour shifts let people serve their community while still enjoying the festivities.
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 small group of 15 women who met in a hospital waiting room in 1966 launched a volunteer program that has now served patients and families for six decades. The SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary in Mount Vernon, Illinois, was honored with a city proclamation and anniversary luncheon celebrating their legacy of compassion.
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. #
Sacramento County is honoring National Volunteer Week by recognizing the thousands of volunteers who strengthen communities through animal care, family support, emergency services, and more. Whether you have a few hours or want a long-term commitment, opportunities are waiting.
Bloomington, Minnesota is honoring its army of volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 19-25, with the mayor calling them the heart of what makes the city remarkable. From coaching youth sports to serving on civic boards, these everyday heroes keep the community thriving.
At Michigan Veterans Home Chesterfield, volunteers are making sure no veteran celebrates their birthday alone. They deliver T-shirts and cards to residents who have no family to remember them.
One volunteer has dedicated three decades to helping his local police department, and he's just one of many community members choosing to serve. The Pasadena Police Department gathered to honor volunteers whose service ranges from one year to 30.
Chautauqua County is honoring older adult volunteers with free baseball tickets and launching a holiday campaign to ensure no senior faces Christmas alone. The program has already recognized volunteers like Russ Diethrick, named New York State's Volunteer of the Year.
For eight years, volunteers like Linda Koenig have been the heartbeat of Rockport-Fulton Good Samaritans, greeting neighbors with dignity and ensuring no one faces hardship alone. This April, the Texas nonprofit is honoring the people who make feeding families possible.
April is Global Volunteer Month, and San Luis Obispo is going all out with hands-on opportunities from invasive plant removal to graffiti cleanup. Whether you've been volunteering for years or want to try it for the first time, the city has made it easier than ever to pitch in. ---
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.
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.
Eleven Michigan volunteers have each given more than half a century to guiding young people through 4-H programs. Their collective dedication has shaped countless lives across the state, proving that quiet, steady commitment can create profound change.
Unity Gardens brought together 40 volunteers for an early Earth Day celebration filled with workshops, nature walks, and community connection. The South Bend event highlighted how people are building healthier ecosystems while growing fresh food together.
Northeastern Pennsylvania is celebrating National Volunteer Week April 19-25 with dozens of opportunities to care for rescued animals, maintain hiking trails, and protect local green spaces. From walking shelter dogs to planting trees, volunteers can make a real difference close to home. ##
The Church of Jesus Christ is recruiting thousands of volunteers from all backgrounds to help create a joyful six-month celebration when the renovated Salt Lake Temple reopens in 2027. From greeters to performers, the opportunity welcomes people of any faith who want to spread joy.
Birthday Blessings is recruiting volunteers to throw birthday parties and deliver gifts to foster children across the Ozarks. The Springfield nonprofit ensures every child in care gets to feel celebrated on their special day.
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