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When first responders left Beit Shemesh after securing the area, volunteers stepped in to help families piece their lives back together. Young Israelis are cleaning damaged homes and restoring hope one room at a time.
Nigeria's National Youth Service Corps received official recognition for dramatically improving how it serves young volunteers at orientation camps across the country. Better food, facilities, and services show how government agencies can transform when they commit to quality.
A Canadian district is putting $130,000 toward programs that help kids escape poverty in 2026. The fund prioritizes projects that support working families and create partnerships between community organizations.
A spaghetti dinner organized by elementary students in Lake Leelanau raised over $11,000 to help local veterans access their community post. The funds will support a major renovation making the VFW facility wheelchair accessible.
A new 24/7 helpline called SafeCall just launched across the UK to help vulnerable young people who've run away or are at risk of going missing. The free service became reality after readers donated £165,000 in just two months.
Nearly 200 Oakland County families spent their Saturday teaching kids about food insecurity while packing meals for hungry neighbors. The volunteer event honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service while celebrating Jack and Jill of America's 88th anniversary.
A new national initiative reveals how volunteering can combat rising isolation among young men. Research shows volunteers are 66% more likely to be "flourishing" compared to non-volunteers.
A Riverside County program that pairs foster youth with caring adult mentors desperately needs 40 more volunteers. One former foster child credits his mentor with helping him graduate from UCLA and build a successful career.
A Nigerian governor just announced automatic employment for outstanding national service members, rewarding merit over hometown connections. It's a win for young people seeking opportunities based on talent.
A team from Wiss and Company spent a day renovating spaces at Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, where children and teens process grief. Their work updated a teen support room and a memorial hall that honors loved ones who have died.
Nearly 400 young volunteers will spend a week in Marathon County this July, fixing homes for 60 families who need help maintaining their properties. The massive service project targets seniors and others who can no longer handle critical repairs on their own.