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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 disaster response organization is bringing its mission to NASCAR's biggest race. Team Rubicon will use the Daytona 500 to educate fans about joining their 200,000 volunteers who help communities recover from disasters.
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.
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.
Seven organizations across Jefferson City are actively recruiting volunteers for roles ranging from building homes to recording audiobooks for the blind. The opportunities span skill levels and time commitments, making community service accessible to anyone ready to help.
A federal grant is pumping nearly $1 million into Maine's volunteer infrastructure over three years, helping nonprofits recruit and train the community helpers they desperately need. With one Portland organization relying on 6,000 volunteers to serve all 16 counties, the timing couldn't be better.
Smiles from Heaven is recruiting students and community members to volunteer this summer, supporting local children battling pediatric cancer and blood disorders. The organization just opened a new facility and has several events planned where volunteers can make a real difference.
When 10-year-old Brenton Bowden learned his elderly neighbor couldn't afford roof repairs, he asked his dad a simple question that sparked a community movement. Now volunteers are lining up to help Sandra Freeman get her hail-damaged roof fixed for free.
The American Red Cross is rushing to recruit volunteers across all Hawaiian islands after a severe Kona Low storm left families displaced and communities flooded. No experience is needed, and new volunteers can receive rapid training to start helping their neighbors immediately.
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.
A Pennsylvania church is recruiting volunteers for its annual "One Family at a Time" week, where crews tackle home repairs for residents who can't do the work themselves. From June 8-12, volunteers will paint, weatherize, and clean homes across Clinton County.
New York's state Assembly just passed a bill to increase tax credits for volunteer firefighters and emergency medical workers. This financial boost could help recruit and retain the volunteers who keep communities safe.
Volunteers across Oregon helped nearly 10,000 families file tax returns last year, recovering $14 million in refunds that would have gone unclaimed. Now they're recruiting more volunteers to help even more people get money they've already earned.
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.
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.
The Oregon Zoo is calling on everyday nature lovers to help track adorable pikas in the Cascades as climate change threatens their mountain homes. This citizen science project turns hikers into conservation heroes.
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