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A 61-year-old volunteer group chairman who spent years helping his community gave three people a second chance at life through organ donation after brain death. Jeong Gu-gyeon's final act of generosity honored a lifetime of putting others first.
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.
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 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.
Seven organizations across Jefferson City are actively recruiting volunteers for roles ranging from building homes to recording audiobooks for the blind. The opportunities span skill levels and time commitments, making community service accessible to anyone ready to help.
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.
Centro Cultural is bringing its mission of empowering Washington County's Latinx community to Portland's upcoming volunteer expo. The September event will help connect passionate volunteers with organizations creating real change.
A Wisconsin music festival is turning community fun into real impact by letting six nonprofits earn funding through volunteer work. Sun Drop Dayz gives local organizations a chance to help run the event while raising money for their causes.
A new platform in Alabama is making it easier than ever for volunteers and nonprofits to find each other. The Volunteer Switchboard connects willing helpers with organizations that need them, all through one simple signup.
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.
A federal grant is pumping nearly $1 million into Maine's volunteer infrastructure over three years, helping nonprofits recruit and train the community helpers they desperately need. With one Portland organization relying on 6,000 volunteers to serve all 16 counties, the timing couldn't be better.
Smiles from Heaven is recruiting students and community members to volunteer this summer, supporting local children battling pediatric cancer and blood disorders. The organization just opened a new facility and has several events planned where volunteers can make a real difference.
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.
More than 50 volunteers tackled painting, organizing, and cleaning projects that local nonprofits rarely have time to complete. The community day of action in Grand Island, Nebraska gave organizations a fresh start while bringing neighbors together.
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.
When rain threatened to derail volunteer projects in Quincy, Illinois, organizers simply rerouted 250 helpers to different sites. The annual United Way Day of Caring matched local business employees with community organizations needing an extra hand.
Saudi Arabia is transforming how nonprofits grow by connecting skilled volunteers with 7,800 organizations that need expertise. The approach is helping organizations manage resources better while giving young professionals real-world experience.
When a tornado destroyed 205 homes in Merrillville, Indiana, over 300 volunteers from nearly a dozen organizations showed up to help neighbors rebuild. Among them was Argie Garcia, who lost her own garage in the storm but came straight from a 12-hour shift to help her community heal. ##
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.
More than 100 runners lit up an Elizabethtown park to celebrate volunteers who advocate for children in the court system. The superhero-themed 5K raised awareness for CASA of the Heartland, an organization that gives vulnerable kids a voice when they need it most.
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