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When a major snowstorm trapped healthcare workers at home, 22 volunteers with sturdy vehicles stepped up to transport doctors and nurses safely to Virginia Hospital Center. So far, they've completed 92 trips to keep the hospital fully staffed.
Medical Reserve Corps volunteers in Virginia donated over 1,000 hours in 2025 to support community health programs, from school vaccinations to helping newcomers access care. The best part? Anyone can join this growing network of everyday heroes.
A group of volunteers in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley has built more than 220 beds for children who don't have their own place to sleep. The local chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace proves what communities can accomplish when neighbors help neighbors.
Volunteers from Virginia's Rotary clubs are sitting side-by-side with struggling young readers, giving them the extra practice time their teachers can't always provide. In just three months, the program has matched trained community members with 250 elementary students.
When winter weather paralyzed Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, 19 volunteer firefighters in Woodstock worked around the clock for four straight days. Together, they logged nearly 500 hours responding to 15 emergencies while battling treacherous ice and snow.
A Virginia nonprofit serving 3,200 seniors is calling for volunteer drivers as demand for transportation services doubles. The program helps older adults stay independent by getting them to medical appointments, grocery stores, and pharmacies.
Employees from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative have volunteered 309 hours to keep their community clean since October 2024. Their latest roadside cleanup collected 34 bags of trash along a 3.66-mile stretch in Louisa County. #
Every volunteer slot filled at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia as hundreds showed up to honor Dr. King's legacy of service. The overwhelming response shows how communities turn values into action when it matters most.
More than 300 volunteers gathered in Albemarle County to build five new homes for women-led families, kicking off Habitat for Humanity's month-long Women Build initiative. The project is part of a larger effort to create over 1,100 affordable homes in the Southwood community.
A year-long volunteer effort just saved a summer camp from food loss and power outages. When Camp Kootaga's old generator died, a community rallied to donate and install a replacement for free.
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. #
Older volunteers in Alexandria, Virginia are discovering that giving back does more than help their community. It keeps them healthier, more social, and living longer.
A Virginia Beach nonprofit is spending hundreds of hours clearing house debris from North Carolina beaches after winter storms destroyed multiple homes. Their mission is simple: bring hope to communities facing disaster.
Eleven-year-olds falling asleep in class because they're sleeping on couches. Parents who can't afford beds for their children. A Virginia volunteer group just hit 220 beds built in two years.
Volunteers gathered in Gary, West Virginia to distribute clean drinking water and work toward lasting solutions for residents facing unsafe water quality. Regional nonprofit Appalachian Voices opened their first Charleston office just in time to help.
A dedicated group of volunteers spent their Saturday morning breathing new life into a historic West Virginia cemetery. The community-led restoration project at Arnold 'Old Hill' Cemetery shows how a small team can preserve local history for future generations.
Buckhannon residents turned out in force to restore local hiking trails, bringing together adults and kids to prepare their community's outdoor spaces for an upcoming mountain bike race. The cleanup covered 15 miles of trails behind Buckhannon Upshur High School.
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.
Community volunteers in Upshur County, West Virginia, came together to clean and restore the walking trails behind Buckhannon Upshur High School. Their efforts brought new life to the outdoor space that serves thousands of local residents.
When temperatures soar, vulnerable neighbors without air conditioning will have a safe refuge in Staunton, Virginia. Faith Lutheran Church is opening a free cooling shelter this June, and they need volunteers to make it happen.
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