
How Volunteering Abroad Builds Global Citizens
Young people who volunteer overseas aren't just padding their resumes. They're learning patience, understanding, and how to create real change in unfamiliar places.
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Young people who volunteer overseas aren't just padding their resumes. They're learning patience, understanding, and how to create real change in unfamiliar places.

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. #

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.

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.

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. #

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. ##

Over two thousand volunteers donated nearly 190,000 hours of service to MultiCare hospitals this year, bringing comfort to patients and strengthening communities. Three volunteers share how giving back changed their lives as much as the people they serve.

NASA selected 34 teams with 47 ground stations across 14 countries to help track the Artemis II spacecraft as four astronauts journey around the Moon. The collaborative effort signals a new era where commercial partners, universities, and amateur radio enthusiasts work alongside NASA to support deep space exploration.

A global network of civilian volunteers is shaping economic sanctions against Russia by tracking the precise materials and supply chains keeping its war machine running. Their grassroots detective work is changing how governments fight wars economically.

The beloved Snowking's Winter Festival needs volunteers to bring its magical snow castle to life this March. For every five hours volunteered, helpers get free event tickets and exclusive festival perks.
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