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One volunteer has dedicated three decades to helping his local police department, and he's just one of many community members choosing to serve. The Pasadena Police Department gathered to honor volunteers whose service ranges from one year to 30.
Nearly 100 community volunteers donated almost 23,000 hours to support the Fairfax County Police Department in 2025, helping officers focus on critical public safety work. Their decades-long commitment shows how everyday citizens can make communities safer without a badge.
When Kathleen Hernandez's husband passed away, she found healing in an unexpected place: volunteering with her local police department. Now she's one of 60+ volunteers transforming how Oro Valley keeps its community safe.
Sophie Hyde spotted a drowning man in the River Nene during her very first day as a volunteer special constable. The 21-year-old's quick thinking and her colleagues' bravery saved a life and confirmed her path into policing.
After a police chief challenged residents to help tackle homelessness issues firsthand, community volunteers answered the call. Now they're working alongside officers to address cleanup concerns while connecting people with resources.
When winter weather forced police to end their search for missing Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer, her family hired volunteers who found answers in just weeks. Their success shows how communities can help solve cases that seem impossible.
A volunteer search team found the remains of a missing 76-year-old man in Tasmania, marking their second successful recovery this year. Police are now eager to learn from the group's proven grid-by-grid search techniques.
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. #
Retired military and air ambulance pilots volunteer hundreds of hours flying helicopters for the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, helping locate missing people and making car chases safer. In 2025 alone, these volunteers assisted in 274 arrests and responded to over 1,000 calls.
Oregon law enforcement officers are learning to recognize marijuana-impaired driving through innovative "green labs" where volunteers safely consume cannabis under supervision. The training addresses a surge in drug-impaired driving as officers learn to identify signs they might otherwise miss.
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.
Sophie Hyde's first shift as a volunteer police officer turned into a dramatic river rescue that saved an unconscious man's life. Working with two fellow special constables, she helped pull off a daring nighttime save that nearly cost one rescuer her own life.
When Special Sergeant Alex Rose spotted a crashed car facing oncoming traffic on the M6, he didn't hesitate to turn his lorry into a life-saving shield. The volunteer police officer's quick thinking protected an injured driver until help arrived.
New Hampshire just voted to give volunteer firefighters, EMTs, and police officers the same mental health resources that state employees get. The bipartisan bill recognizes that 78% of New Hampshire residents rely on volunteer or partially volunteer emergency departments.
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.
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.
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