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Months after December floods devastated Western Washington homes, 60 volunteers joined forces to haul away nearly three tons of debris in a single weekend. Their work brought tears of relief to families still waiting for help.
Every year, thousands of volunteers donate 160,000 hours to build and maintain Washington's beloved trails. With federal park staff facing cuts, their work matters more than ever.
More than 550 critically ill children across Washington and Alaska are waiting for their wishes to be granted, but Make-A-Wish needs more volunteers to make the magic happen. Two longtime volunteers share why helping grant these life-changing wishes creates connections that inspire everyone involved.
Community volunteers spent their Saturday transforming former hayfields into a thriving forest at Deception Pass State Park. The project is restoring 19.5 acres while protecting the local lake from toxic algae.
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center has welcomed over 6,000 volunteers in nearly two decades, creating a community program where empty nesters find purpose and teens discover their futures. The program now has 83 new volunteers ready to serve in 2026, proving that giving back creates rewards that last generations.
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. #
Two young skiers trapped on a steep mountain ledge in Washington's backcountry were airlifted to safety by volunteer rescuers. Their story highlights why emergency devices save lives in remote wilderness areas.
A nonprofit in Washington's Highline area is opening its doors to volunteers who want to bring more art into their community. Burien Arts Association needs helpers with all kinds of talents to expand its programs across five local cities.
When hikers get stranded in Washington's most remote peaks, a 70-year-old volunteer team responds within hours—completely free. Bellingham Mountain Rescue has conducted thousands of backcountry rescues since 1955, proving everyday heroes are just a 911 call away.
Volunteers gathered at Washington DC's historic Langston Golf Course on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honor his legacy through service. The community came together to restore and improve the beloved public course.
Before dawn on a freezing winter morning, 20 volunteers fanned out across Washington's Tri-Cities to find the area's most vulnerable homeless residents and offer them help. Armed with sleeping bags, supplies, and hotel vouchers, they're making sure no one gets left behind in the cold.
A Washington DC neighborhood is rallying volunteers for dozens of service projects this spring, from pollinator gardens to food pantries. The Van Ness and Forest Hills communities are proving that giving back can be as simple as showing up.
More than 150 volunteers from six churches and multiple nonprofits transformed Sequim, Washington, in a single day of community service. The annual Sequim Beautiful Day event brought neighbors together to paint, landscape, and care for public spaces across town.
More than 150 volunteers from six churches transformed Sequim, Washington, painting, landscaping, and power washing community spaces during the annual Beautiful Day service event. The grassroots movement proves neighbors helping neighbors can create lasting change.
Washington, D.C. residents looking to make a difference this year have more opportunities than ever to support their neighbors experiencing homelessness. Local organizations are making it easier to volunteer with flexible shifts and simple daily actions anyone can take.
Centro Cultural is bringing its mission of empowering Washington County's Latinx community to Portland's upcoming volunteer expo. The September event will help connect passionate volunteers with organizations creating real change.
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.
Seven Oregon and Southwest Washington volunteers are heading south to help shelter over 4,000 people displaced by extreme winter weather. Four more local volunteers are on standby as the Red Cross responds to one of winter's biggest emergency operations.
Amazon employees volunteered over 500,000 times across 55 countries in 2025, fighting hunger, teaching students, and helping disaster victims. From cleaning polluted lakes in India to delivering groceries to 2,000 families monthly in Washington, they're turning corporate volunteering into real community impact.
Western Washington University volunteers are helping families claim thousands in tax credits they might otherwise miss. The free service runs through April 8 and includes Spanish-speaking preparers.
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