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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 retired volunteer discovered that teaching English and literacy skills brought her as much joy and purpose as it changed her students' lives. After 18 years of tutoring, she's seen students achieve career breakthroughs while finding her own sense of direction.
Nearly 40 dedicated volunteers received recognition for their work supporting students across East Baton Rouge Parish public schools. The nonprofit Volunteers in Public Schools celebrated these everyday heroes at its annual Apple Awards ceremony.
Eight high school juniors, most of them volunteer firefighters themselves, are lobbying state senators to pass a bill expanding tax relief for New York's dwindling volunteer emergency responders. With just days left in the legislative session, these teens are racing against the clock to protect the future of volunteer fire and ambulance services.
A decade-old science education program has reached 600,000 students worldwide through passionate employee volunteers. MilliporeSigma's SPARK program has logged nearly 200,000 volunteer hours bringing hands-on science to classrooms and communities. #
Portland Backpack is calling on the community to help feed local students facing food insecurity. The nonprofit needs donations and volunteers as SNAP changes affect their food supply.
Local volunteers in Excelsior Springs, Missouri assembled 576 weekend meal kits in under 90 minutes to ensure elementary students don't go hungry when school is out. The kits provide critical nutrition to 45 children every Friday, bridging the gap until Monday breakfast.
Trained student volunteers at Western Washington University are preparing tax returns for free, helping families claim thousands in refunds they might otherwise miss. The program runs through early April with evening appointments and Spanish-speaking volunteers available.
A group of dedicated volunteers in San Benito County is turning thrift shop sales into tuition checks for future healthcare workers. The Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary just opened applications for their 2026 medical scholarship program.
Fifteen volunteers from two companies spent a day turning sixth graders into CEOs, sales associates, and bankers through an interactive business simulation. The students learned to manage money, run businesses, and make financial decisions that mirror real life.
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. #
A grassroots campaign has already raised $75,000 toward a $250,000 goal to save a food program serving nearly 3,000 students and families each month. Retired teachers and community members are stepping up as federal food assistance faces cuts.
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.
College students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are fixing bikes for kids, tutoring middle schoolers, and building homes instead of just hitting the books. Their Badger Volunteers program has grown from 12 students to 360 this semester alone.
A record number of student volunteers at Cal State LA are preparing tax returns for free through the university's IRS-certified VITA program. The service runs through April 12 for students and community members who need help filing their 2024 taxes.
A Johns Hopkins medical student has dedicated seven years and 1,600 hours to supporting veterans through the American Red Cross, inspired by her grandfather's gratitude to Korean War soldiers. Her eCards for Heroes project helped thousands of isolated veterans stay connected during the pandemic.
A volunteer program in Morgantown is turning empty apartments into welcoming homes for international students arriving thousands of miles from family. The Homestart Closet provides free furniture, bedding, and kitchenware to help newcomers settle in.
Eight international exchange students spent their Saturday morning building beds for children who've never had their own place to sleep. The Polish and German teens discovered something new: how volunteering connects strangers into communities.
Student volunteers at Western Washington University helped their neighbors keep an extra $194,000 this tax season through free tax preparation services. For families struggling with rent and groceries, every dollar of those refunds matters.
University of Texas at Arlington is mobilizing 400 volunteers to beautify Dallas-Fort Worth ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when 3.8 million visitors will descend on the region. Students will tackle projects from trail restoration to food bank support across 16 locations this April.
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