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Red Cross Seeks Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
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. #
17,000 AbbVie Volunteers Give Back in Global Service Week
When AbbVie's Week of Possibilities arrived, 17,000 employees across six continents chose to spend their work hours building homes, teaching kids science, and cleaning beaches. The pharmaceutical company's annual volunteer event turned classrooms into STEM labs and construction sites into new beginnings for families in need.
Florida Volunteers Pack $9M in Aid for 135,000 Venezuelans
South Florida volunteers have helped pack and deliver over $8.9 million in humanitarian aid to more than 135,000 Venezuelans in just one month. Global Empowerment Mission is calling for more helpers through Friday to keep the relief flowing.
Florida Nonprofit Celebrates Volunteers During April
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.
Global Cleanup Partners Share Earth Day 2026 Plans
Organizations from North Carolina to Ghana are mobilizing thousands of volunteers for Earth Day 2026, each bringing unique approaches to fighting waste and protecting the planet. Their stories reveal how local action creates global impact. #
Michigan's Yoopers United App Matches Volunteers to Good Work
A new platform is making it easier than ever for Michigan's Upper Peninsula residents to find volunteer work that fits their skills. From roadside cleanup to building homes, Global Volunteer Month brings hundreds of ways to help.
San Luis Obispo Celebrates Volunteers With Earth Day Events
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. ---
Hospice Volunteer Honored for 30 Years of Service
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.
Eagle County Volunteers Saved $544K Building Homes
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.
950+ Volunteers Pack 233K Meals for Hungry Kids
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.
Who Is Hussain Volunteers Help 400+ People Across 8 Nations
A global charity inspired by ancient values of compassion is making modern impact through blood drives, hot meals, and educational support across four continents. From saving 249 lives through blood donations to feeding hundreds weekly, their volunteers prove kindness has no borders.
South Florida Volunteers Rally Aid for Colombia Quake Victims
Hundreds of volunteers across South Florida are sorting supplies and raising funds to help Colombia recover from Monday's devastating earthquake. The Global Empowerment Mission is coordinating relief flights while prioritizing cash donations to support local Colombian economies.
Bedford Paper Honors Local Volunteers This April
The Bedford Citizen is seeking nominations to celebrate community volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Residents have until April 10 to nominate their local heroes.
Lock Haven Volunteers Honored at Salvation Army Dinner
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.
Colorado Nonprofits Need Volunteers This April
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.
37,000 Volunteers Clean Santa Barbara Coast This Saturday
Santa Barbara County is preparing for its biggest cleanup ever, with 37 sites ready to welcome thousands of volunteers on September 19. What started with 2,500 California volunteers in 1985 has grown into a global movement spanning over 100 countries.
Sacramento County Celebrates Volunteers Making a Difference
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 Celebrates Volunteers During April 19-25 Week
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.
NEPA Volunteer Week: 7 Ways to Help Animals and Nature
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. ##
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