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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.
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.
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.
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.
Volunteers at Stone Soup Café are flipping the script this Volunteer Appreciation Month by organizing their own fundraiser to unlock a $10,000 gift. The campaign needs just 250 individual donations to release the full match and support weekly pay-what-you-can meals in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
A nationwide nonprofit just launched an iPhone app that makes it easier for volunteers to find older adults and veterans who need help with yard work. The organization has already connected nearly 2,000 volunteers across all 50 states.
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.
The Bedford Citizen is seeking nominations to celebrate community volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Residents have until April 10 to nominate their local heroes.
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.
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