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Libraries across America are turning young volunteers into community leaders while getting crucial help with programs and projects. The benefits flow both ways as teens gain real-world skills and librarians expand what they can offer.
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. #
Southeast Raleigh High School football players are trading the gridiron for greens, joining 750+ volunteers making the UNC Health Championship possible. The experience is teaching them leadership lessons that stretch far beyond sports.
Winneshiek County is celebrating 66 dedicated volunteers who mentor youth through 4-H programs during National Volunteer Week. These volunteers help thousands of young people across Iowa build leadership skills and strengthen their communities.
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 first-year firefighter stepped into the role of fire chief and transformed her small-town department. Under her leadership, the Nolalu Fire team grew from 10 to 25 volunteers while expanding services far beyond fighting fires.
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 Bedford Citizen is seeking nominations to celebrate community volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Residents have until April 10 to nominate their local heroes.
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 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.
Top UN officials share how their early volunteer work shaped their leadership paths. Their stories highlight why volunteerism is essential to solving global challenges.
Millions of young Africans struggle to find jobs despite education, but volunteering might be the missing link to gaining real-world experience and leadership skills. One expert argues this free path to professional growth is too valuable to ignore.
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.
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.
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. ##
Over two thousand volunteers donated nearly 190,000 hours of service to MultiCare hospitals this year, bringing comfort to patients and strengthening communities. Three volunteers share how giving back changed their lives as much as the people they serve.
The beloved Snowking's Winter Festival needs volunteers to bring its magical snow castle to life this March. For every five hours volunteered, helpers get free event tickets and exclusive festival perks.
After losing her husband 18 years ago, Pam Breckenridge found healing by volunteering at Hospice of Homer, where she now helps neighbors facing end-of-life challenges. She's one of 75 volunteers serving Alaska's Southern Kenai Peninsula, but the growing aging population means many more helpers are needed.
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