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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 Virginia nonprofit serving 3,200 seniors is calling for volunteer drivers as demand for transportation services doubles. The program helps older adults stay independent by getting them to medical appointments, grocery stores, and pharmacies.
A volunteer group in California rescued nearly 100 wild animals this year, triple last year's total, and needs more drivers to keep up with demand. Early births due to climate shifts mean more baby owls, rabbits, and possums need urgent transport to care centers.
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.
At Michigan's Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, 125 volunteer drivers traveled more than 141,000 miles last year to transport veterans across the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin to their healthcare appointments. These dedicated volunteers, along with red coat greeters and hospice companions, provided 19,000 hours of service in 2024.
Daniel Kalfayan takes vacation days every year to coordinate transportation for nearly 1,000 volunteers at the WM Phoenix Open. His 25-year dedication reflects the volunteer spirit that makes major sporting events possible across America.
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.
Two Arizona volunteers are giving seniors their freedom back, one ride at a time. Through Benevilla's C.A.R.E.S. program, they help neighbors get to doctor appointments, run errands, and stay connected to their community.
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.
Retired lawyer Tom Henderson now drives hundreds of miles weekly to ensure remote Arizona veterans reach their medical appointments. A growing network of volunteer drivers is bridging vast distances to deliver healthcare access across 65,000 square miles of northern Arizona.
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.
A North Carolina nonprofit is changing lives by selling reliable cars for $500 to people working toward self-sufficiency. Volunteers repair donated vehicles so families can get to work, school, and their dreams.
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.
When a major snowstorm trapped healthcare workers at home, 22 volunteers with sturdy vehicles stepped up to transport doctors and nurses safely to Virginia Hospital Center. So far, they've completed 92 trips to keep the hospital fully staffed.
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.
A Tennessee program has provided 77,000 free rides to seniors and people with disabilities since 2009, but now needs to double its volunteer drivers to meet growing demand. The flexible opportunity lets compassionate drivers make a visible difference in their neighbors' lives.
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. ##
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