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Animal shelters, food banks, and community centers across Memphis are calling for summer volunteers to help serve their neighbors. From cuddling shelter cats to power washing climbing holds, there's a perfect role for everyone.
Nigeria's National Youth Service Corps received official recognition for dramatically improving how it serves young volunteers at orientation camps across the country. Better food, facilities, and services show how government agencies can transform when they commit to quality.
Volunteers from Firstrust Bank spent a summer day helping children with disabilities enjoy games, laughter, and carefree moments at the 26th Annual Annie Madden Sunshine Games. Their simple gift of time created memories that will last long after summer ends.
Public libraries now offer thousands of free ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming services through digital platforms like OverDrive. Millions of Americans are discovering they can borrow bestsellers and entertainment without spending a dime.
Santa Clarita's public libraries are recruiting teen volunteers for their seven-week Summer Reading Program, offering high schoolers a chance to inspire young readers while earning community service hours. The "Unearth a Story" program needs friendly faces to help sign up families, distribute prizes, and assist with crafts and activities.
Volunteers gathered at Courageous Acres in Whitehouse to prepare the camp for another summer of serving families. The community effort ensures the camp will be ready to welcome guests this season.
Reno County is calling for volunteers to help bring summer fun to life at zoos, libraries, and community festivals. From running game booths to serving food at celebrations, there are dozens of ways to make a difference this season.
The Strawberry Moon rises tonight, marking summer's first full moon with a special sky-hugging appearance that makes it look larger than usual. Southern England has the best chance for clear viewing, with two more summer moons to come.
Employees rolled up their sleeves to refresh Camp Liberty, the oldest day camp in Liberty State Park. The volunteer cleanup ensures Jersey City kids will have another summer of fun at the beloved 1974 program.
More than 3,200 volunteers already donated 59,000 hours this year to feed hungry neighbors in Florida. Now All Faiths Food Bank needs 800 more people to help families and kids this summer.
Corporate volunteers spent a day revitalizing Camp Liberty, Jersey City's longest-running day camp that's been creating summer memories since 1974. Their cleanup work will welcome hundreds of local children back for another season of fun.
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.
All Faiths Food Bank is recruiting 800 volunteers to staff 60 mobile food pantries across Florida this summer, when families face their highest need. Last year, 3,200 "Hunger Heroes" contributed 59,000 hours to fight local hunger.
New York City's new tech chief is deploying a rapid-response team to transform frustrating government websites and services in just 12 weeks. The "PIT Crew" starts by helping residents cancel unwanted subscriptions more easily.
African ambassadors toured Ethiopia's innovative MESOB Centers, where citizens now access over 100 government services in one place. The digital platform is expanding across Africa after transforming public service delivery in just one year.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented 100 brand new cars to public service directors this week, calling it an investment in better governance. The move aims to boost efficiency and show that excellence in public service gets rewarded.
Districts across America are redesigning summer school into an experience kids actually enjoy, boosting attendance above 90% while closing learning gaps. The secret? Treating it like summer camp with themes, prizes, and adventure.
A Southern Oregon nonprofit trains service dogs specifically for children and young adults with disabilities, but they need more volunteers to raise puppies. Canine Angels has graduated 120 service dogs and relies on volunteer families to care for puppies during their critical first year.
Croatia's Adriatic coast just became the most booked summer destination in the entire European Union, beating traditional favorites like France, Spain, and Italy. The region's sparkling waters, historic towns, and island adventures drew 34 million overnight bookings last summer.
After a decade of research, scientists created a button service dogs can actually press themselves to control home appliances. The innovation gives 500,000 U.S. service dogs more independence and teaches designers new lessons about creating better products.
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