Five Random Acts of Kindness
February 14-20, 2016 is Random Acts of Kindness Week. Today, do something spontaneous to be kind someone else! Use these ideas for inspiration.
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Valentines Volunteering
Special bonds develop among people who volunteer together, so it stands to reason that lending a helping hand could enhance your love life.
Skills & Volunteering: A Winning Combination
Skills-based volunteering is a great way to share your own expertise to make your own community stronger.
Feeding Thousands in a Day of Service
One in nine people is hungry. Fortunately there are many ways that communities can work together to help alleviate hunger and food insecurity.
The Link between Volunteering, Older Adults and Healthcare
Are volunteers more likely to practice preventive healthcare, go on fewer doctor visits and spend fewer nights in the hospital? It turns out yes.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday: A Day On, Not A Day Off
United Ways across the country are mobilizing volunteers to help move us all closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “beloved community.”
The Power of Volunteering Draws Global Attention
The UN is making positive steps toward integrating and elevating volunteers in advancing the common good.
Happy Volunteer Year!
2016 New Year’s Resolutions: Read more. Spend less. Make healthier choices. And help others to do the same.
Millennials: Changing the Landscape of Employee Volunteering
Millennials and companies share an interest in community involvement
5 Tips for Holiday Volunteering
If you can spare an hour or two during the holidays, you can recharge and reconnect by volunteering.