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Hundreds of volunteers will gather at Ponce Inlet to protect Florida's endangered sea turtles and marine life through a community beach cleanup. The event is part of a nearly 30-year mission to keep Volusia County's coastline pristine.
A dedicated team of 13 volunteers from Salem's First Christian Church has been hand-stuffing more than 12,000 Easter eggs every year for five years to make the community's free Easter egg hunt possible. They start months early, tape each egg shut individually, and then celebrate their work together over dinner.
Surfrider Kaua'i is celebrating 20 years of ocean protection by opening its doors to anyone who wants to help keep the island's waters clean and healthy. Whether you have two hours a week or two hours a year, there's a way to make a difference.
A volunteer medical group in Mauritania is using facial recognition to create patient records for thousands who lack birth certificates or ID cards. The offline technology works in remote desert areas and protects privacy while ensuring better care.
Mystic Valley Elder Services is asking communities to nominate everyday heroes who make life better for seniors and people with disabilities. Winners will be celebrated at a June summit featuring a nationally recognized anti-ageism activist.
Nearly 200 small volunteer fire departments across Ohio are getting critical funding for equipment and training. The first-of-its-kind grant recognizes the backbone of emergency response in rural communities.
Two young women walked away unharmed after elite rescue crews spent 24 hours navigating treacherous cliffs, 80 km/h winds, and horizontal rain in Australia's Snowy Mountains. The successful mission showcases the skill and determination of volunteer alpine rescue teams who risk their lives to bring others home safely.
When Shubham Kumar saw plastic choking the Ganga River in Patna, he didn't just complain. He showed up every Sunday with volunteers, sparking a movement that's removed over 308,000 pounds of plastic and revived 16,000 livelihoods.
Volunteers in Vigo County, Indiana are stepping up their training to better advocate for foster children navigating the court system. Some advocates are former foster kids themselves, bringing personal insight to their mission.
A nonprofit that sends volunteers and equipment to struggling farm families just expanded to Missouri, offering free planting, harvesting, and livestock care. Since 2005, Farm Rescue has helped more than 1,250 families across the Midwest keep their farms running during tough times.
A coastal Australian town just unveiled a statue honoring Edith Cowan, who broke barriers as the nation's first woman elected to parliament in 1921. After three years of fundraising, volunteers raised $120,000 to bring their hometown hero back to Geraldton.
Sharon Sparkes started a food pantry from her Thunder Bay kitchen 20 years ago with just three visitors. Now at 81, she feeds up to 100 people every two weeks and teaches clients valuable life skills.
Citizen scientists just discovered one of the largest coral colonies ever found on the Great Barrier Reef, stretching longer than a football field. The massive find gives researchers hope for understanding how some corals survive in warming oceans.
For three decades, trained volunteers in central Vermont have helped thousands of families navigate confusing tax forms at no cost. This year, they're expecting to assist 1,800 households earning under $69,000.
Annapolis is asking residents to join GreenScape 2026 on April 25, a community event where volunteers plant flowers, vegetables, and trees in public spaces across the city. Last year, nearly 400 volunteers planted over 1,700 plants in a single day.
After Hamas took 251 hostages on October 7, 2023, families refused to wait for help and built the largest citizen rescue movement in Israeli history. For 843 days, thousands of volunteers worked nonstop until the last hostage returned.
When Boston asked for help clearing snow after a massive blizzard, neighbors grabbed shovels and showed up. The city organized 16 meet-ups to tackle accessibility problems at crosswalks and sidewalks.
A mother and daughter diving team discovered what may be the largest coral colony ever documented on the Great Barrier Reef, spanning nearly 4,000 square meters. The find offers hope that resilient coral strongholds still exist despite increasing bleaching threats.
A retired deputy sheriff and his wife are volunteering their time to teach boxing classes that help people with Parkinson's disease improve their movement, balance, and mental health. For a year now, Jose and Maria Gonzalez have been building a supportive community while making measurable differences in their students' lives.
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After Monday's blizzard buried Boston, neighbors grabbed shovels and teamed up to dig out their community. What started as a practical response to snow has become a movement changing how people see the city.
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