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Surfrider Kaua'i is celebrating 20 years of ocean protection by opening its doors to anyone who wants to help keep the island's waters clean and healthy. Whether you have two hours a week or two hours a year, there's a way to make a difference.
Annapolis is asking residents to join GreenScape 2026 on April 25, a community event where volunteers plant flowers, vegetables, and trees in public spaces across the city. Last year, nearly 400 volunteers planted over 1,700 plants in a single day.
A retired deputy sheriff and his wife are volunteering their time to teach boxing classes that help people with Parkinson's disease improve their movement, balance, and mental health. For a year now, Jose and Maria Gonzalez have been building a supportive community while making measurable differences in their students' lives.
Last February, over 830,000 volunteers across six continents grabbed their binoculars and helped scientists track wild bird populations in the largest citizen science event of its kind. This year's Great Backyard Bird Count smashed those records, creating what researchers call a "heartbeat check" for the planet's health.
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.
Five Michigan communities just made it easier than ever for neighbors to find volunteer opportunities that match their interests. The new One Big Connection portal connects nonprofits with willing helpers in minutes.
In rural Australian towns where ambulances can take over an hour to arrive, trained volunteers are responding to heart attacks and crashes in minutes. Eight communities now have teams providing life-saving care until paramedics arrive.
A beloved community cafe is expanding evening hours and needs volunteers to help serve wine, snacks, and connection to West Seattle seniors. The center will even reimburse volunteers for required permit training.
Lexington is calling for volunteers to help count people experiencing homelessness on February 25, offering a hands-on way to connect neighbors with shelter and support. Teams of four will canvas the city for just two hours, armed with care packages and compassion.
Volunteers across London are cultivating a threatened wildflower in their own homes to save one of the capital's rarest plants from extinction. The tower mustard herb, which supports bees, butterflies, and rare moths, now survives at only two London sites.
Londoners are being recruited to grow a threatened wildflower in their homes to save one of the capital's rarest plants. The tower mustard, vital for bees and butterflies, now survives at just two London sites.
A displaced veteran in Lebanon, Oregon holds doors and picks up trash for 14 hours daily, accompanied by his two harnessed cats who bring joy to everyone they meet. His kindness inspired a children's book and earned him a community service award nomination. ##
Idaho is celebrating National Random Acts of Kindness Day with an ambitious goal: log 250,000 acts of service by July 4, 2026, as part of America's 250th anniversary. From building wheelchair ramps to decorating care center rooms, Idahoans are already proving that small gestures can transform entire communities.
Students from Fishers Mayor's Youth Academy spent a day at Good Samaritan Network learning how nonprofits help their community. The teens organized donations and saw firsthand how compassion becomes action.
Seven brothers and sisters in Jerusalem all volunteer as emergency medics, responding to crises together and supporting each other through the hardest calls. The Farkash family has turned lifesaving into a multigenerational mission.
A 12-year-old girl who battled brain cancer created a legacy that's still bringing hope to thousands of children fighting the same disease. Her simple idea of Joy Jars filled with toys and gifts has sparked a movement where volunteers nationwide gather to spread comfort to young cancer patients.
Eric Glomski traded graduate school for his truck, volunteering at California wineries before founding Page Springs Cellars in Arizona. His fight against restrictive legislation helped grow the state's wine industry from 8 to over 100 wineries.
In Hancock County, Ohio, volunteers are the backbone of essential services—from feeding neighbors to caring for shelter animals. Now health experts confirm what these helpers already know: giving back improves both mental and physical wellbeing.
New insights from Blanchard Valley Health System reveal that volunteers gain measurable mental and physical health benefits while strengthening their Ohio community. Research shows giving back reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and fights loneliness.
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.
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