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Civil Air Patrol volunteers supported blood drives at West Point and the Naval Academy, collecting 1,581 units of blood. That's enough to save nearly 5,000 military members and their families worldwide.
When Queen Máxima joined the Dutch army reserves at 54, applications skyrocketed so fast the military can't train recruits quickly enough. The "Amalia effect" has authorities scrambling to handle the flood of volunteers wanting to serve their country.
Twelve Red Cross volunteers are keeping an Air Force base pharmacy running smoothly while helping military families through emergencies. Their work shows how civilian volunteers can make military life easier for thousands of service members.
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. #
Military families at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico gathered to celebrate volunteers who've strengthened their community for over six decades. While hundreds of service members remain deployed overseas, these dedicated volunteers ensure families have support at home.
Military families in Puerto Rico gathered at a lakeside celebration to honor the volunteers who keep Army Community Service running strong after 61 years. While hundreds of Fort Buchanan service members remain deployed overseas, the volunteers back home ensure their families thrive.
Brianna Scurti won the Coast Guard's highest volunteer honor for helping families through housing crises, an active shooter incident, and even preventing a suicide. The mom of two represents hundreds of trained volunteers who serve as lifelines for military families during their toughest moments.
At Offutt Air Force Base, 12 Red Cross volunteers handle daily pharmacy operations while providing emergency support to military families. Their work keeps medical services running smoothly and connects service members with loved ones during crises.
A dedicated team of volunteers in South Australia has located nearly 200 unmarked graves of World War I veterans and given them proper military headstones. Despite funding concerns, the project continues its mission to recognize around 500 more forgotten heroes still waiting.
Across America, volunteers are bringing warmth and connection to military families and veterans through hands-on service opportunities. From packing care packages to hosting coffee cart events at VA hospitals, these everyday heroes are making a tangible difference in their communities.
Seven military family volunteers hauled an entire car's front end out of a national monument, proving that community service comes in all sizes. Their cleanup protected a historic South Dakota treasure while strengthening bonds between veterans and nature.
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.
Eglin Air Force Base just reopened its free tax center for military families, and they're calling on volunteers to help file returns through April. No tax experience needed—just four hours a week can make a huge difference for families trying to maximize their refunds.
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.
France just welcomed 3,000 young volunteers into a new national service program that offers them military training, career skills, and €800 per month. The initiative aims to grow to 50,000 participants annually by 2035, creating pathways to military careers while teaching discipline and leadership.
Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg brought together military members and Indigenous leaders for a groundbreaking reconciliation event that honors both military service and cultural identity. The gathering took two years to plan and involved over 200 volunteers.
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.
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