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A young man who lost his job during the pandemic found new purpose through a volunteer conservation program at a Shropshire farm. Michael Reynolds went from struggling with his mental health to becoming a dedicated weekly volunteer with dreams of a career in conservation.
Winneshiek County is celebrating 66 dedicated volunteers who mentor youth through 4-H programs during National Volunteer Week. These volunteers help thousands of young people across Iowa build leadership skills and strengthen their communities.
A Maryland animal shelter has transformed how volunteers help care for hundreds of pets each year. The new program includes safety training, hands-on tours, and a first-ever volunteer handbook.
Omaha is inviting neighbors to help maintain city parks through a new volunteer program that trades time for funding. The Pitch In for Playgrounds initiative lets residents clean equipment, pick up litter, and beautify the parks their families use most.
When 50 seniors faced losing their daily meals, a Montana community rallied to create a volunteer-run program that launches July 1st. Now residents of Eagles Manor can breathe easy knowing hot meals will keep coming.
New Hanover County's Home Delivered Meals program needs volunteer drivers to help more than 650 homebound seniors get daily meals and friendly safety checks. Routes take just two hours, and volunteers can choose their own schedules.
United Way of Lancaster County just launched Community Connect 2026, a new program that removes barriers for people who need to complete service hours. The initiative connects volunteers with organizations ready to welcome them, no obstacles required.
Volunteers with CAST for Kids recently helped children experience the joy of fishing, many for the first time. The program creates accessible outdoor adventures for young people who might not otherwise have the opportunity.
Volunteers at California's Kern County Library system are doing far more than shelving books. They're stocking seed libraries, prepping craft programs, and freeing up staff to focus on essential community services like free meals and storytimes.
Starting March 1, Ohio seniors and people with disabilities get free door-to-door support for appointments and errands. The new TrustedRiders program just needs one thing: volunteers willing to lend a helping hand.
A nonprofit in Washington's Highline area is opening its doors to volunteers who want to bring more art into their community. Burien Arts Association needs helpers with all kinds of talents to expand its programs across five local cities.
A new volunteer program in Wellsville makes community involvement easier than ever with zero time commitments required. The WDC Collective lets residents help when they're available and skip when they're not.
Homebound seniors in Osceola County are waiting for volunteers to deliver their daily meals and provide what's often their only human contact of the day. The program needs just 60 to 90 minutes of your time per week.
A crew of six volunteers in Sun City West spent five hours transforming an overgrown yard, only to discover the homeowner had finally found help moments after they finished. Now the community is bringing back a beloved program that supports neighbors who can't keep up with yard work.
A New Hampshire program that provides free wheelchairs, bed rails, and medical equipment to anyone who needs it is racing to find volunteers and a new home by March 15. The Health Closet has helped countless residents across the Twin States, but needs community support to continue its mission.
Seventy-three New Yorkers just graduated from an 11-week emergency response training program, joining a volunteer force that's already helped at 72 events this year. These everyday heroes learn lifesaving skills to support their communities during disasters and major city celebrations.
An all-volunteer nonprofit in Oregon is stretching beyond comfort zones to dress students for success, teach cooking skills, and remind seniors they're not forgotten. Their secret? Everyone pitches in, learning new skills while serving their community.
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center has welcomed over 6,000 volunteers in nearly two decades, creating a community program where empty nesters find purpose and teens discover their futures. The program now has 83 new volunteers ready to serve in 2026, proving that giving back creates rewards that last generations.
A decade-old science education program has reached 600,000 students worldwide through passionate employee volunteers. MilliporeSigma's SPARK program has logged nearly 200,000 volunteer hours bringing hands-on science to classrooms and communities. #
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. #
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