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Winneshiek County is celebrating 66 dedicated volunteers who mentor youth through 4-H programs during National Volunteer Week. These volunteers help thousands of young people across Iowa build leadership skills and strengthen their communities.
Iowa's annual Pick-Up Iowa program launches April 1st with a mission to beautify waterways, roadways, and neighborhoods across the state. Organizers are calling for volunteers of all ages to join the three-month cleanup effort.
Young people are transforming disaster relief in Iowa, driving a 25% jump in Red Cross volunteers over three years. The agency now has 1,200 active volunteers statewide, with Gen Z leading the charge through school-based Red Cross Clubs.
Iowa is calling on everyday citizens to help count bumble bees as part of a nationwide conservation effort. Since 2024, volunteers have already surveyed over 7,000 bees and discovered 13 different species across the state.
In Bloomfield, Iowa, volunteers transformed an abandoned movie theater into a thriving community hub and continue quietly filling gaps across their town. Their efforts prove that everyday people stepping up can create lasting change.
A traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is coming to Iowa in May, and organizers need 127 more volunteers to make it happen. The Wall That Heals offers a chance to honor veterans while serving your community.
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More than 120 Iowa volunteers logged over 5,400 bumble bee observations in 2025, helping scientists track endangered pollinators. The grassroots effort tripled in just one year as everyday citizens caught, chilled, and photographed bees to save nearly 50 North American species.
Citizen scientists in Iowa have already identified 13 bumble bee species including five rare ones, and wildlife officials want to triple volunteer numbers this year. The best part? These fuzzy pollinators are so docile that anyone can learn to safely photograph them.
Lee County Conservation in Iowa is rallying volunteers for an Earth Day workday that will restore wildlife habitats and clean up the Heron Bend Conservation Area. The April event reminds us that protecting our planet is a year-round commitment, not just a once-a-year celebration.
When floodwaters threatened to cancel the Story County Fair in Nevada, Iowa, volunteers rushed in to rebuild livestock pens and restore facilities in time for young exhibitors. The fair opens Wednesday as scheduled, preserving a cherished tradition for kids preparing for the state fair.
After a devastating fire last month, a cat rescue shelter in Iowa is getting back on its feet thanks to volunteers who cleared debris and started repairs. The Traphouse of Appanoose County is one step closer to reopening its doors to cats in need.
A Milford, Iowa resident is celebrating the volunteer spirit that defines heartland communities. His letter reminds us that when crisis hits, neighbors show up without hesitation.
Everyday Iowans have become "community scientists" tracking bumblebee populations, identifying 13 species including five rare ones. The program needs more volunteers as it expands in 2026.
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. #
Over 500 volunteers in Sioux City spent four hours packaging meals for hungry families worldwide, raising $40,000 to make it happen. This marked the largest packing event yet for the growing movement that started with one medical mission trip.
A small Iowa nonprofit is sending donated tables and desks from Greene County schools on their first international journey to help students in Honduras. Volunteers made it happen by visiting the schools they're helping and loading containers bound for Central America.
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.
Over 1,200 volunteers gathered at Iowa's UNI-Dome to pack meals for students facing hunger, crushing their goal by filling 70,000 backpacks instead of 60,000. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day tradition brings together college students, faith groups, and community members to turn service into action.
A photographer's sharp eye and a team of wildlife rescuers gave an injured bald eagle a second chance at life. The bird, now named River, is recovering after a 90-minute rescue effort along the Cedar River in Evansdale.
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.
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