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Clatsop Animal Assistance needs 20 volunteers daily to care for 50 shelter animals, offering flexible opportunities from dog walking to fostering. Last year, compassionate volunteers donated 23,000 hours to give shelter pets love and enrichment. #
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. #
Organizations across Sonoma County are recruiting volunteers for everything from rescuing injured birds to giving adaptive horseback riding lessons. These opportunities let locals make a real difference while earning perks like free state park passes.
Three volunteer opportunities are calling Nashville residents this April to clean up storm debris, celebrate spring at gardens, and welcome Japanese culture downtown. Each event offers different ways to give back to the community this season.
A Washington DC neighborhood is rallying volunteers for dozens of service projects this spring, from pollinator gardens to food pantries. The Van Ness and Forest Hills communities are proving that giving back can be as simple as showing up.
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.
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. ##
Five Tampa Bay organizations are calling for volunteers to help with everything from youth fitness mentoring to food rescue programs. Whether you have a few hours a month or flexible time to give, there's an opportunity waiting.
Five Michigan communities just made it easier than ever for neighbors to find volunteer opportunities that match their interests. The new One Big Connection portal connects nonprofits with willing helpers in minutes.
Five major Sacramento museums raised nearly $500K on Big Day of Giving but now face a critical volunteer shortage. They're calling on the community to donate something just as valuable as money: their time.
Communities thrive when neighbors step up to help, and the Lehigh Valley has seven exciting ways to make a real difference right now. From styling women for job interviews to serving warm meals at a homeless shelter, there's an opportunity for every schedule and skill set.
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.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Dauphin County is searching for 30 volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the foster care system. These trained volunteers work to guide kids toward safe, nurturing homes where they can build a brighter future.
Six Reno County organizations need volunteers for everything from zoo events to delivering meals to families in need. The Volunteer Center is connecting helpers with opportunities that fit their schedules and skills.
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.
Eight beloved organizations in Reno County are looking for volunteers to help serve their community, from walking therapy horses to running thrift shops that fund local programs. The Volunteer Center is connecting people with opportunities that match their skills and schedules.
A Kansas county is making it easier than ever for residents to give back, with opportunities ranging from reading with kids to delivering meals to homebound neighbors. The Volunteer Center of Reno County has gathered volunteer openings across dozens of organizations, proving there's a perfect way for everyone to help.
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.
Hospice care providers are using artificial intelligence to connect volunteers with patients based on shared interests and needs, making end-of-life care more personal. The technology also helps track volunteer hours and creates virtual opportunities that fit busy schedules.
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