National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week Challenge: Submit Photos From All 50 States!

Posted 04.23.2012

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National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, isn't just about random acts of kindness. The movement urges you to make giving back part of your life. Volun...

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National Volunteer Month: Celebrating the "New" Volunteerism

Michael Haberman | Posted 04.10.2012

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Michael Haberman

Not many people know that April is National Volunteer Month. It is equally important that we honor the people who dedicate themselves to taking action and solving problems in our communities.

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Lending All Hands to Haiti

Tim Jahnigen | Posted 06.11.2011

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Tim Jahnigen

My colleagues and I at the One World Futbol Project are proud to be part of this exemplary volunteer effort. Join us in helping the citizens of Haiti by supporting these great organizations.

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A Nation of Volunteers

Michael Piraino | Posted 06.10.2011

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Michael Piraino

Since 1974, U.S. presidents have proclaimed the second week of April as National Volunteer Week. This recognition honors the Americans who dedicate their time to make the world a better place.

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American Cancer Society Volunteers Pledge Over 50,000 Volunteer Hours

Posted 05.25.2011

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In celebration of National Volunteer Week, the American Cancer Society is encouraging Americans across the country to pledge volunteer hours they plan...

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The Heroes Who Choose to Do More Than Show Up

Michelle Nunn | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michelle Nunn

April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week, an apt occasion to pause and celebrate the millions of Americans who have seen the needs in their communities and asked, "what can I do to help?"

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National Volunteer Week: Man May Hold Record For Most Volunteer Hours

HuffPost | Jonathan Daniel Harris | Posted 05.25.2011

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Throughout April, HuffPost Impact has been featuring stories of extraordinary volunteers for National Volunteer Month. Today, in honor of a nationally...

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National Volunteer Month: 400,000 Plant Trees In India With Isha Foundation

HuffPost | Jonathan Daniel Harris | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is a powerful character -- but wholly unintimidating. He frequently cracks jokes upon meeting a new group of people and his Bla...

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Upgrade Your Neighborhood Playground: 5 Great Done-in-a-Day Projects for National Volunteer Week

Darell Hammond | Posted 05.25.2011

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Darell Hammond

April 18 marks the beginning of National Volunteer Week--a great incentive to beautify your neighborhood playground, add more play elements and encour...

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God's Love We Deliver Kicks Off National Volunteer Week In New York

NY1 | Posted 11.17.2011

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Hundreds of volunteers, elected officials, and celebrities gathered at God's Love We Deliver this morning to help kick off National Volunteer Week. T...

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