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When Minneapolis volunteers broke down mid-delivery, their tow truck driver did something unexpected: he helped them finish their grocery run first. The volunteers serve families too afraid to leave home during recent ICE crackdowns.
New Hanover County's Home Delivered Meals program needs volunteer drivers to help more than 650 homebound seniors get daily meals and friendly safety checks. Routes take just two hours, and volunteers can choose their own schedules.
A senior resource center is recruiting volunteer drivers to help deliver meals to older adults who need support. The program connects community helpers with homebound seniors.
Cullman County's meal delivery program helps homebound seniors stay independent while giving volunteers a flexible way to make a real difference. The program needs more drivers as demand grows across seven community centers.
A volunteer delivery driver noticed something was wrong when an elderly woman didn't answer her door for a routine delivery. His decision to call for help saved her life.
Over 100 young people in Hobart are waiting up to two years for free driving lessons because they can't afford the $8,000 cost of professional instruction. A volunteer mentor program is changing lives, but it needs more helpers to clear the waitlist.
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. #
Homebound seniors in Osceola County are waiting for volunteers to deliver their daily meals and provide what's often their only human contact of the day. The program needs just 60 to 90 minutes of your time per week.
Oregon law enforcement officers are learning to recognize marijuana-impaired driving through innovative "green labs" where volunteers safely consume cannabis under supervision. The training addresses a surge in drug-impaired driving as officers learn to identify signs they might otherwise miss.
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.
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.
A Tennessee program has provided 77,000 free rides to seniors and people with disabilities since 2009, but now needs to double its volunteer drivers to meet growing demand. The flexible opportunity lets compassionate drivers make a visible difference in their neighbors' lives.
At Michigan's Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, 125 volunteer drivers traveled more than 141,000 miles last year to transport veterans across the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin to their healthcare appointments. These dedicated volunteers, along with red coat greeters and hospice companions, provided 19,000 hours of service in 2024.
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.
The Bedford Citizen is seeking nominations to celebrate community volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Residents have until April 10 to nominate their local heroes.
The Salvation Army in Lock Haven celebrated its volunteers with an appreciation dinner, honoring those who give their time to serve families in need. Two standout volunteers received special recognition for their year-round dedication to the community.
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.
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.
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.
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