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A Florida program is proving that showing up matters. Friendship at Home connects homebound seniors with volunteers for visits, calls, and deliveries that combat the deadly health effects of isolation.
A grassroots nonprofit in North Carolina has pulled more than 14,000 pounds of trash from local waterways using simple traps and an army of volunteers. The program turns everyday citizens into environmental heroes, one plastic bottle at a time.
With over 800 lakes and ponds to protect, Vermont is calling on everyday people to become citizen scientists this summer. Four volunteer programs make it easy to help track water quality, invasive species, and algae blooms.
Trained volunteers in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley have completed over 200 free tax returns this year, saving qualifying families up to $250 each. The United Way program keeps thousands of dollars in local pockets through April.
Trained volunteers are stationed at 15 scenic spots along Oregon's coast this week to help families spot migrating gray whale mothers and calves swimming from Mexico to Alaska. It's free, expert-guided whale watching during the annual spring migration.
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. #
A Wyoming community wood bank has distributed 140 cords of free firewood this winter, keeping hundreds of families warm while saving retirees like Roxi Turk $130 monthly on heating bills. Since 2022, volunteers have created a $430,000 economic impact by giving away split, seasoned wood every Tuesday.
Free tax help is transforming lives in Laredo, Texas, where IRS-certified volunteers are tackling years of backlogged returns for veterans, widows, and struggling families. Last year's partnership between Catholic Charities and United Way trained 16 volunteers who've already completed hundreds of returns this season.
Salisbury's new Adopt-A-Road program invites residents to adopt stretches of roadway and help tackle litter while protecting local waterways. Volunteers get safety gear and recognition signs for their efforts.
Free tax preparation volunteers in Dane County helped neighbors claim nearly $5 million in refunds last year, turning tax season stress into surprising wins for over 3,000 families. Now the program is back and ready to help even more residents discover money they didn't know they had coming.
Saru Salvi wants to solve Orange County's achievement gap with a bold volunteer plan. Her vision: community-based "mini academies" where local businesses, teachers, and neighbors tutor students on weekends.
Trained volunteers at OSU-Cascades are offering free tax filing assistance to Central Oregon families earning under $67,000. The service runs through Tax Day with on-site appointments in Bend.
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 small Maine town's volunteer fuel fund has already helped nine families stay warm this winter, filling the gaps when government assistance runs out. Now they're looking for more neighbors in need and more donors to help.
Colorado Mesa University volunteers helped triple the number of families getting free tax prep last year, putting thousands of dollars back in community members' pockets. Now the student-run program is back for 2026, offering IRS-certified help through April.