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17 Young Volunteers Power Relief Effort in Remote Xizang
Acts of Kindness•Sep 7

17 Young Volunteers Power Relief Effort in Remote Xizang

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.

Google: volunteers help•3 min read
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
Acts of Kindness•Apr 22

Red Cross Seeks Volunteers During National Volunteer Week

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. #

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Baptist Volunteers Support Wildfire Recovery Efforts
Community Heroes•May 31

Baptist Volunteers Support Wildfire Recovery Efforts

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.

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CDC Staff Volunteers Step Up for Ebola Screening Effort
Community Heroes•May 29

CDC Staff Volunteers Step Up for Ebola Screening Effort

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.

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Menasha Volunteers Rally to Restore Parks After Tornado
Acts of Kindness•Aug 21

Menasha Volunteers Rally to Restore Parks After Tornado

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.

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Florida Nonprofit Celebrates Volunteers During April
Community Heroes•Apr 15

Florida Nonprofit Celebrates Volunteers During April

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.

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Eagle County Volunteers Saved $544K Building Homes
Acts of Kindness•Apr 22

Eagle County Volunteers Saved $544K Building Homes

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.

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FPL Volunteers Refresh Arc of the Bay Grounds
Acts of Kindness•Feb 18

FPL Volunteers Refresh Arc of the Bay Grounds

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.

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Florida Volunteers Clear 3,000+ Items in Cleanup Drive
Acts of Kindness•Apr 26

Florida Volunteers Clear 3,000+ Items in Cleanup Drive

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.

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New York Volunteers Rescue 51,000 Amphibians from Roads
Community Heroes•Mar 28

New York Volunteers Rescue 51,000 Amphibians from Roads

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.

Google: rescue saves•3 min read
Miami Volunteers Gather Aid for Colombia After Earthquake
Community Heroes•Aug 18

Miami Volunteers Gather Aid for Colombia After Earthquake

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. #

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Hospice Volunteer Honored for 30 Years of Service
Acts of Kindness•Apr 26

Hospice Volunteer Honored for 30 Years of Service

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.

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Lock Haven Volunteers Honored at Salvation Army Dinner
Acts of Kindness•May 16

Lock Haven Volunteers Honored at Salvation Army Dinner

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.

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950+ Volunteers Pack 233K Meals for Hungry Kids
Acts of Kindness•Mar 6

950+ Volunteers Pack 233K Meals for Hungry Kids

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.

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Bloomington Celebrates Volunteers During April 19-25 Week
Acts of Kindness•Apr 1

Bloomington Celebrates Volunteers During April 19-25 Week

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.

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Portsmouth Volunteers Defeat Hunger 60 People at a Time
Acts of Kindness•Apr 15

Portsmouth Volunteers Defeat Hunger 60 People at a Time

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.

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NEPA Volunteer Week: 7 Ways to Help Animals and Nature
Acts of Kindness•Apr 14

NEPA Volunteer Week: 7 Ways to Help Animals and Nature

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. ##

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Chattanooga Volunteers Restore Parks and Waterways
Acts of Kindness•Aug 26

Chattanooga Volunteers Restore Parks and Waterways

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.

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Kauai Volunteers Remove 162,000 Pounds of Beach Trash
Acts of Kindness•Jul 5

Kauai Volunteers Remove 162,000 Pounds of Beach Trash

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.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup•2 min read
Bedford Paper Honors Local Volunteers This April
Acts of Kindness•Mar 24

Bedford Paper Honors Local Volunteers This April

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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