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Volunteers with CAST for Kids recently helped children experience the joy of fishing, many for the first time. The program creates accessible outdoor adventures for young people who might not otherwise have the opportunity.
Ten volunteer anglers are helping Oregon scientists understand whether marine reserves actually work. By fishing inside and outside protected zones, they're gathering data that could shape ocean conservation for decades.
As record heat dries up rivers across France, fishing volunteers are wading through shallow waters to save thousands of trout and salmon. They're moving the struggling fish to deeper, cooler waters downstream, one rescue mission at a time.
A tiny fish found in just one Australian desert spring nearly vanished forever when floods brought predators. Quick-thinking volunteers rescued the species one scoop at a time.
A network of 26 volunteers in Navarre Beach, Florida, rescued 59 endangered sea turtles last year using a custom-built hoist system. They've already saved 27 more turtles this year from fishing line entanglements.
A Good Friday tradition in Pennsylvania's Lower Valley isn't just feeding the community. It's keeping an all-volunteer fire department alive.
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. #
Local fish farmers in the Philippines just learned to transform tilapia and mudfish into ice cream, jerky, and premium dried fish through a government innovation program. The training is helping rural communities turn abundant freshwater fish into new income sources.
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 172-pound loggerhead sea turtle named Bowser was hoisted 35 feet off a Florida pier by volunteers after getting snagged by fishing hooks. The dramatic rescue was the 26th of 2026 from Navarre Beach Pier, where dedicated volunteers save dozens of endangered turtles each year.
After 30 attempts over two days, a team of volunteer whale rescuers in Petersburg, Alaska, freed a young humpback whale tangled in fishing nets. The dramatic rescue brought together local volunteers, a federal expert, and even Alaska State Troopers.
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.
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Eight volunteers hauled a 172-pound loggerhead sea turtle to safety from a Florida fishing pier after fishing hooks lodged in his body. Bowser is now recovering at a rehab center where vets are working to remove multiple hooks from his flippers and esophagus.
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.
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.
When Typhoon Halong devastated remote Alaskan villages with 16-foot storm surges, Red Cross volunteers orchestrated one of the state's largest airlifts and created culturally sensitive shelters where displaced families could feel at home. From fish head soup to community potlucks, volunteers went beyond basic relief to honor the Yup'ik way of life.
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.
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.
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