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When flooding devastated La Ceiba, Honduras in 2017, Nancy Crane spent 12 weeks as a volunteer nurse in overwhelmed emergency rooms where patients waited days for surgery and resources were scarce. Her hands-on work helped thousands access care, and sparked similar healthcare improvements across Honduras that continue today.
For 15 years, Bill visited nursing home residents while staff came and went around him. His story reveals why volunteers matter more than we realize.
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. #
Emma Fernandez dedicated over 100 hours volunteering at Jamaica Hospital and community events before graduating high school. Her service and academic excellence just earned her a $3,000 scholarship toward her nursing career at NYU.
Volunteers at a California hospital are turning their thrift shop shifts into scholarships for students pursuing medical careers. Applications for the 2026 awards open now for San Benito County residents.
Esda Nursing Education Institution in South Africa celebrated 30 new nurses who achieved a perfect pass rate, continuing the school's unbroken streak since 2021. Fifteen earned distinctions in theory and nineteen excelled in clinical practice.
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 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.
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.
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.
Emma Fernandez turned 100+ hours of hospital volunteering into a $3,000 scholarship to study nursing at NYU. The Ozone Park graduate's dedication to her community is already paving the way for her future career as a nurse anesthetist.
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 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.
When icy roads trapped nurses in Weatherford, Texas, an off-road shop owner and volunteers worked around the clock to make sure healthcare workers could safely reach their patients. Kevin Barwell hasn't stopped answering calls since Friday.
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 cancer nurse at a Georgia hospital performed the Heimlich maneuver for the first time in her career, saving a patient's life during her lunch break. The heroic moment launched a lasting friendship and kicked off National Nurses Week celebrations.
A cancer nurse at a Georgia hospital performed the Heimlich maneuver for the first time in her career, saving a patient's life during her lunch break. The life-saving moment sparked a lasting friendship and kicked off National Nurses Week with a powerful reminder of why healthcare heroes matter.
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