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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. #
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.
The National Park Service is recruiting skilled volunteer hunters to remove invasive hogs and nutria from parks in Georgia and Louisiana, saving taxpayers millions while protecting fragile ecosystems. This policy shift turns environmental damage into an opportunity for citizens to serve their public lands.
The Grand County Library District is celebrating the volunteers who keep local libraries running smoothly, from shelving books to leading weekly craft clubs. Their service highlights how small acts of giving back strengthen entire communities.
Every May, postal workers and an army of volunteers collect food left at mailboxes across America, filling food banks for months. In two Indiana towns, over 1,000 volunteers turn 60,000 donated bags into hope for neighbors 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.
Dozens of volunteers cleared hundreds of fallen trees at Tennessee's Radnor Lake State Park after a devastating ice storm, helping it reopen two months ahead of schedule. Their hard work turned a potential months-long closure into a Monday morning celebration.
South Africa kicks off a month-long celebration this July to inspire scientific literacy and innovation across the nation. The initiative highlights the country's rising global research impact and aims to spark the next generation of innovators.
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.
A Florida church kitchen fills with laughter and the smell of chocolate chip cookies as volunteers prepare comfort food for neighbors facing hard times. This monthly tradition has fed thousands while bringing joy to both cooks and guests.
Thousands of West Virginia seniors receive nutritious food boxes every month thanks to volunteers who pack and deliver essential groceries. The Mountaineer Food Bank needs more helpers to keep this lifeline running strong.
South Africa just expanded its week-long science celebration into an entire month, bringing cutting-edge research and innovation to every corner of the nation. The new National Science Month proves that groundbreaking discoveries belong to everyone, not just lab coats and textbooks.
Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? Volunteering just one hour a month can fight climate anxiety while making a real difference. New networks make it easier than ever to take action from home or in your community.
The Bedford Citizen is seeking nominations to celebrate community volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Residents have until April 10 to nominate their local heroes.
Every month, volunteers with blue buckets and grabbers fan out across Treasure Island Beach to protect the tide pools and marine life they love. The Laguna Ocean Foundation's cleanup ritual turns beachgoers into ocean protectors, one candy wrapper at a time.
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.
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 50 volunteers at Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Wyoming quietly transform healthcare access for veterans, providing everything from free rides to medical appointments to bags of groceries and friendly conversation. Their efforts reach nearly 17,000 veterans and their families each month.
Ghana's National Youth Authority brought together government agencies for a day of sports, games, and friendly competition at Accra Sports Stadium. The inter-agency gala is part of month-long celebrations promoting youth engagement across the country.
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