While we might assume that it is more focused on alleviating day-to-day sufferings or short-term problems, volunteerism can also revolve around a commitment to give your time to change a particular ...

Have you heard of a runner’s high? It’s when a runner experiences a state of euphoria. As a runner, I have experienced that wonderful feeling attributed to a release of endorphins. I’ve also ...

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – For years, Minnesota has ranked No. 1 or No. 2 when it comes to volunteering in the U.S. But, like in many areas, formal volunteering suffered during the pandemic. So, where ...

We often think of volunteering as completely unrelated to our day jobs, but professional volunteerism is one of the most valuable ways to give back to our communities. Traditional volunteering ...

For those readers who have not yet seen a copy of “America’s Teenagers as Volunteers,” stop what you’re doing and give a call to Independent Sector in Washington at (202) 223-8100. This little ...

In a world defined by rising anxiety, disconnection, and division, the need for service has never been more urgent. As I’ve written about before, volunteering isn’t just a way to help others—it’s one ...

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