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After a devastating mudslide struck Gyirong county in remote Xizang, 17 young volunteers from across China worked behind the scenes to keep relief operations running smoothly. Their efforts show how disaster response depends just as much on logistics as rescue work.
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. #
Baptist volunteers are showing up in force to help communities rebuild after devastating wildfires. Their hands-on support is bringing hope to families who lost everything.
Federal health workers are raising their hands to protect Americans by volunteering for Ebola screening duties at U.S. entry points. The response shows public health professionals stepping forward when their country needs them most.
After a tornado struck Menasha, Wisconsin, hundreds of volunteers are signing up to restore beloved community parks and neighborhoods. Volunteer Fox Cities is organizing cleanup efforts across multiple sites starting this Friday.
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.
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.
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.
Hundreds of volunteers across North Central Florida joined forces for a massive community cleanup, collecting everything from 800 cigarette butts to truck bumpers. The effort spanned three counties and brought neighbors together to beautify their home.
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.
Dozens of volunteers in Miami spent their weekend collecting supplies for Colombia after a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck one week ago. The relief effort at Greater Miami Adventist Academy is still accepting volunteers who want to help. #
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.
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.
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.
Bloomington, Minnesota is honoring its army of volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 19-25, with the mayor calling them the heart of what makes the city remarkable. From coaching youth sports to serving on civic boards, these everyday heroes keep the community thriving.
A food pantry in Portsmouth, New Hampshire runs on the energy of 60 volunteers who show up every single day to stock shelves, cook meals, and restore dignity to families facing food insecurity. Their collective effort just earned one retired engineer the Volunteer of the Year award, but he says it's really about everyone who keeps coming back.
Northeastern Pennsylvania is celebrating National Volunteer Week April 19-25 with dozens of opportunities to care for rescued animals, maintain hiking trails, and protect local green spaces. From walking shelter dogs to planting trees, volunteers can make a real difference close to home. ##
Community members in Chattanooga are rolling up their sleeves to protect the natural spaces that make their city special. Their volunteer efforts are keeping local parks, trails, and waterways clean and accessible for everyone.
Volunteers on Kauai are gearing up for post-Fourth of July beach cleanups as part of a nationwide effort to tackle America's dirtiest beach day of the year. The island's cleanup volunteers have already removed over 162,000 pounds of marine debris from their coastlines in 2024 alone.
The Bedford Citizen is seeking nominations to celebrate community volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Residents have until April 10 to nominate their local heroes.
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