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Volunteers at Montana Food Bank Network are worth over $30 per hour, helping the statewide organization stretch limited budgets to feed thousands of families. Their work in the new facility has more than doubled food distribution capacity across Montana.
Volunteers in Montana's Flathead Valley are preparing to help their neighbors when wildfires, floods, and other disasters strike. The American Red Cross trained community members in Kalispell to run emergency shelters that provide temporary relief when people lose their homes.
A dedicated group of Montana volunteers has spent over 40 years keeping backcountry trails accessible, clearing up to 50 miles annually on horseback where Forest Service crews can't easily reach. Their labor of love fills a critical gap in public land maintenance.
Dozens of volunteers gathered in Montana's mountains to maintain a beloved stretch of the Continental Divide Trail, honoring a community member who championed outdoor stewardship. The annual Pete Sorini Day brought together neighbors, hikers, and forest service staff to clear fallen trees and trim overgrowth near Butte.
Over 700 volunteer hours have transformed a Montana demonstration garden into a living classroom for wildfire safety and conservation. On Earth Day, volunteers upgraded the space that teaches homeowners how to protect their properties while saving water.
Volunteers gather every Sunday at Fort Missoula's Native Plant Garden to restore western Montana's natural habitat while building community. The garden showcases how native plants need little water, support local wildlife, and offer more variety than most people expect. ##
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 200 volunteers in Helena, Montana spent a spring Saturday giving elderly homeowners, veterans, and people with disabilities the yard help they couldn't afford or physically manage themselves. What started as simple lawn care became something much more valuable: new friendships.
Young volunteers from Trapper Creek Job Corps spent Earth Day weekend transforming a Montana community garden that feeds families and teaches kids where food comes from. The spring cleanup continues a partnership that turns a former weed patch into a thriving space for learning and giving.
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 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.
When 50 seniors faced losing their daily meals, a Montana community rallied to create a volunteer-run program that launches July 1st. Now residents of Eagles Manor can breathe easy knowing hot meals will keep coming.
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.
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.
Montana State University just launched a five-year program to help rural emergency medical services recruit and train the next generation of lifesavers. Six small towns are already using the free online courses to solve staffing challenges that threaten their ability to respond to 911 calls.
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.
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