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Hundreds of volunteers transformed ten homes for low-income seniors in Dayton, marking the 600th National Rebuilding Day project in the region. The University of Dayton football team and local companies joined forces to make critical repairs helping elderly homeowners age safely in place.
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. #
Despite steady rain and soaked conditions, volunteers in Folsom are pushing through the final days of rebuilding their beloved Castle Park playground. The community needs more helping hands this weekend to complete the project on schedule.
A group of citizen scientists in Oregon's Willamette Valley is recruiting volunteers to help save the Western Bluebird, a species struggling to survive. No experience needed—just a love for nature and a few hours each week.
Hundreds of volunteers will descend on Pulau Redang island this weekend for underwater and beach cleanups that protect marine life and coral reefs. The program, now in its fourth year, has grown from a single dive team initiative into a multi-agency conservation movement.
A Pennsylvania gleaning project saved over half a million pounds of fruit from waste last year, distributing it free to families in need. Now they're calling for volunteers to help pick cherries that would otherwise rot in the orchard.
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.
Volunteers from 16 local businesses joined forces to complete 29 projects across La Crosse, Wisconsin, including hanging drywall at a Habitat for Humanity home. The 31st annual Day of Caring proves that when communities show up together, impossible projects become possible. #
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.
Northeastern Pennsylvania is celebrating National Volunteer Week April 19-25 with dozens of opportunities to care for rescued animals, maintain hiking trails, and protect local green spaces. From walking shelter dogs to planting trees, volunteers can make a real difference close to home. ##
Bloomington, Minnesota is honoring its army of volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 19-25, with the mayor calling them the heart of what makes the city remarkable. From coaching youth sports to serving on civic boards, these everyday heroes keep the community thriving.
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.
Volunteers and city officials are transforming Brickyard Bayou Park in Gulfport, Mississippi, one tree at a time. The project just completed its second phase with community helpers planting dozens of trees to create more shade and beauty for residents.
Sacramento County is honoring National Volunteer Week by recognizing the thousands of volunteers who strengthen communities through animal care, family support, emergency services, and more. Whether you have a few hours or want a long-term commitment, opportunities are waiting.
More than 375 volunteers spent a week fixing homes for Cedar Rapids residents who couldn't afford repairs or were physically unable to do the work themselves. The free program has grown from just a few projects 11 years ago to its largest event yet.
When a loved one dies mid-project, their unfinished knitting or sewing can break hearts all over again. A nonprofit called Loose Ends now has 35,000 volunteers in 84 countries who complete these crafts, turning painful reminders into precious keepsakes.
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