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A dozen volunteers manually cranked the gears of Ohio's historic Harmar Bridge for its first in-depth inspection in years, bringing the century-old swing bridge one step closer to reconnecting two communities. The two-day inspection will guide a $2 million restoration to reopen the landmark as a pedestrian bridge.
Over 1,000 volunteers in New York's Hudson Valley have helped 51,000 salamanders, frogs, and toads safely cross roads during spring migrations since 2009. Their nighttime rescue missions protect rare species and provide crucial data for long-term conservation efforts.
After severe flooding from Kona Low storms hit Hawaii, communities across the islands launched dozens of relief efforts offering free meals, shelter, medical care, and supplies. Within hours of the disaster, local businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers mobilized to support their neighbors.
When Alpharetta decided to replace its beloved 27-year-old playground, 1,500 community members grabbed power tools and spent six days building it themselves. The volunteer effort saved money but created something more valuable: a new generation of shared memories.
After devastating Kona low storms flooded Hawaii communities in March 2026, washing away homes and roads, nonprofits have mobilized to coordinate volunteer efforts and relief funds. Here's how you can support the recovery.
When an EF2 tornado tore through Three Rivers, Michigan, volunteers from across the country showed up to help residents rebuild. One family watched strangers turn days of cleanup into hours of hope.
Community members are rolling up their sleeves this Saturday to heal the Guadalupe River's damaged banks after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country. The volunteer effort shows how neighbors are turning disaster into an opportunity for environmental restoration.
Florida Power & Light volunteers rolled up their sleeves to beautify The Arc of the Bay nonprofit facilities in Panama City. The volunteer effort brought fresh life to spaces serving people with disabilities.
Seven road trains packed with emergency hay traveled 1,700 kilometers across Western Australia to help ranchers facing their worst drought in decades. The volunteer convoy showed up just when 34 remote cattle stations were running out of options.
Development Bank Ghana employees pooled their own money to pay hospital bills for dozens of new mothers and their babies who couldn't afford to go home. The volunteer effort also brought learning supplies to schools for blind and deaf students across the country.