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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. #
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.
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Mumbai's Versova Beach on February 15 and hauled away 8,000 kg of trash in a single day. What began as one lawyer's solo cleanup in 2015 has transformed into one of the world's largest citizen-led environmental movements.
More than 150 volunteers from six churches transformed Sequim, Washington, painting, landscaping, and power washing community spaces during the annual Beautiful Day service event. The grassroots movement proves neighbors helping neighbors can create lasting change.
After losing her parents' and sister's homes in the Eaton Fire, Toni Bailey-Raines is leading volunteers to clear overgrown weeds from 200+ burned lots before fire season hits. What started as one woman with a lawnmower has become a movement preventing the next disaster.
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.
A father who watched his kids pick up trash instead of playing on a polluted Mumbai beach turned weekend family cleanups into a movement. The Vasai Beach Cleaners now mobilizes 20,000 volunteers every Saturday.
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.
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.
Mt. Hood Hospice volunteers provided 16% of patient visits this year, tripling the federal requirement. Their dedication honors the compassionate roots of the hospice movement itself.
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.
When a massive snowstorm buried Lincoln Heights, Ohio, volunteers as young as 11 spent hours clearing driveways for elderly residents who couldn't dig out alone. A nonprofit turned a bus into a mobile warming center to keep helpers safe while spreading kindness street by street.
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.
A 12-year-old girl who battled brain cancer created a legacy that's still bringing hope to thousands of children fighting the same disease. Her simple idea of Joy Jars filled with toys and gifts has sparked a movement where volunteers nationwide gather to spread comfort to young cancer patients.
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